Maria Hernandez joined RUN in 2013 and was a founding member of RUN Sun Diego. Maria was connected through San Diego Housing Federation’s, Residents Popular Education program. Maria volunteers at her affordable housing complex with youth, organizes holiday parties, and knows the needs of the families in her community. Maria has earned the trust of the residents in her community, because they know that she will do what she can to help them as much as she can. Maria works to create a better future for EVERYONE, but is especially concerned for the youth and her 16 year old daughter. She believes everyone should be able to afford a place to call home.