As a bilingual and bicultural professional, Yanet Lopez understand the nuanced role of language in building rapport, trust, and comprehension, not just conveying information. Currently, as the Community Engagement Manager at the Fleet Science Center, she leverages her relationship-building skills and knowledge of effective community programming to broaden authentic participation and cultivate STEM identity within high-potential yet underserved communities in San Diego, this includes National City, Barrio Logan, San Ysidro, and Southeastern San Diego.