Mercedes— known to her friends as Leles—is from Almería, Spain. As a teacher who has dedicated her life to education, faith, and social engagement. For the past two years, she has been working at an adult education center within a correctional facility. A member of the C.L.M. in the Province of Zaragoza since 1987 and consecrated to Mary, she has always been involved with the parish, participating in celebrations, catechesis, and youth ministry. She has held leadership roles as Area Director and fraternity advisor, and she has collaborated on community missions, summer schools, and camps. In addition, she helped launch Acción Marianista and serve as the delegate for her area. She represents the Marianist family on the Almería Platform Against Poverty. Currently, she is activist with the Por un Mundo más Justo party and has been a candidate in several recent elections.
