Born in Mazatlan, Mexico, Silvia immigrated to the United States as a young child. Growing up in Los Angeles, CA as a female and immigrant, Silvia faced a particular set of challenges. However, she never let obstacles stand in her way of achieving the American Dream. She was determined to gain as much knowledge as possible and ultimately share her knowledge with students from her community. Silvia Ibarra graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and is currently pursuing a Masters in Administration from California State University, Northridge. She has been a teacher for the past 12 years, having taught at Roosevelt High School and currently at Mendez High School. Both schools nestled in her own community of Boyle Heights.