From Volunteer to Coordinator: Maria's Journey

Maria Rodriguez started as a donor. Then she became a weekend searcher. Today, she leads the coordination of search efforts for the entire Southern District.

"I never planned to take on a leadership role," Maria admits with a smile. "But the more I got involved, the more I saw where we could improve our organization. I started making suggestions, and to my surprise, the leadership team said, 'Great, can you lead that initiative?'"

Under Maria's guidance, the Southern District has:

• Reduced volunteer response time by 25%
• Established partnerships with 5 local universities
• Launched a Spanish-language support hotline

Her journey is a testament to the fact that there is a place for every skill set at LostLinkIP. "You don't need to be a professional investigator," Maria says. "You just need to care, and be willing to show up."