Maria Lozano

Career Development Facilitator, College and Career Readiness
Moreno Valley Unified School District

Maria Lozano brings nearly three decades of dedication to her role as a Career Development Facilitator for Moreno Valley Unified School District. A champion for student success, Maria has overseen Career Technical Education programs and launched transformative initiatives such as the district’s highly successful SHINE Summer Internship Program, which has placed over 1,400 students into workforce opportunities. Her leadership in securing community partnerships, managing grant funding, and building sustainable programs reflects her commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful career pathways. With a master's degree in Human Resources and Leadership Development, Maria blends professional expertise with an unwavering passion for mentorship, empowering students to envision and achieve brighter futures. Her impact is deeply felt across the district, the community, and in the lives of the students she so tirelessly serves.

Maria's Message

"I am very honored and humbled to have been selected as the Riverside County Classified Employee of the Year and Moreno Valley Unified School District. The journey toward this moment has been filled with challenges and learning experiences that have shaped both my character and intellect. I have not just given of myself but also received of others' experiences and knowledge that I will cherish forever. For that reason, I want to acknowledge that this is not an individual triumph but it represents a culmination of collaborative endeavors and shared aspirations for the well being of our students. Therefore, I want to first thank God, because He gives me the strength I need to face any challenge. Second, I want to thank my family as they have been by my side and supported me every step of the way, especially my daughter Cindy who encouraged and guided me to embrace some of the hardest challenges that came my way. And lastly but not least my amazing team, the selection committee who selected me, our Cabinet and Board Members who always support our programs, and my amazing Director, Mrs. Latoysha Brown for recognizing my hard work and nominating me for this prestigious recognition. In Gods' name all is possible!"