Rosario Durán is currently pursuing an M.A. in Higher Education with a concentration in Public Policy at the University of Michigan. 

As a graduate research assistant, she contributes to quantitative research focused on Career and Technical Education industry sector alignment between middle and high schools. As a first-generation college student, Rosario believes that higher education can be a true equalizer for students. She is committed to advancing evidence-based policy solutions that promote access and persistence for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.