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It’s difficult to compile a list of the most prominent and influential Latinas in American politics and government without mentioning Maria Teresa Kumar, a woman who believes Latinos are America’s “new builders” and “makers.”

Teresa was instrumental in increasing Latino voter participation in battleground states during the 2008 presidential election as President and CEO of Voto Latino, a civic media organization that takes pride in its mission of transforming the United States of America through what it refers to as “Latino’s Innate Leadership.”

What is the net worth of Maria Teresa Kumar?

Beyond this, there is undoubtedly more to the woman; let us examine her biography, with an emphasis on her husband and other noteworthy facts about her life.

Maria Teresa Kumar: Birth, Parents & Education

Maria Teresa Kumar currently resides in Washington, DC, but is originally from Sonoma, California.

While her exact birth date has not been confirmed, there are reasons to believe she was born in 1974 in Bogota, Colombia.

Maria spent the majority of her childhood in California, where she was raised by her parents – a Colombian mother and an American father – in a bicultural environment that shaped her into the woman she is today.

Lady Kumar takes pride in her heritage as an immigrant daughter. According to the story, her father moved his family to the United States of America when Maria was only four years old; Maria and her mother became citizens of the country five years later through naturalization.

Even though details about her upbringing are scarce, we know she received her first formal education at a Catholic school.

Maria enrolled at the University of California, Davis (UC DAVIS) in 1992 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs, Economics in 1996.

In 1999, she transferred to Harvard Kennedy School, where she earned a Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Business and Technology in 2001.

Meanwhile, following her graduation from UCDAVIS, she worked as a Senior Legislative Aide in the US House of Representatives from August 1997 to August 1999.

Maria Teresa Kumar: Professional Career

After graduating from Kennedy School, she worked as an Associate Director for The Advisory Board Company from January 2002 to January 2003.

She joined LawMedia as a Regional Director the following month (February 2003) and served as President and CEO of Voto Latino until November 2004.

That is not the end of Maria Teresa Kumar’s career. She has been recognized by several organizations as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and many people are likely familiar with her from her time on MSNBC, where she earned an Emmy nomination.

Kumar has been a political commentator for the news organization since 2009.

Additionally, she hosted the establishment’s web show, Changing America, on msnbc.com from January 2015 to February 2016.

Apart from the Emmy nomination, Maria’s career achievements have earned her a slew of other prestigious honors and recognitions throughout the years.

As a recipient of the Legacy Award and the Transforming America Award, Maria has been named to a number of prestigious lists, including the 20 most influential Latinos under 40, the Ten Most Influential Women in America, and the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in Business.

Maria Teresa Kumar: Relationship Status

It’s no secret that the founder and CEO of Voto Latino were married to Raj Kumar, co-founder, and president of Devex, a media outlet frequently referred to as a media platform for the global development community.

The man has worked for a variety of organizations and is considered an expert on foreign aid policy.

He earned a diploma from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and, like his wife, attended Harvard’s Kennedy School.

Although the New Jersey native now resides in Washington, DC with his wife, he spent a portion of his childhood in Kerala, India, and his work has taken him to more than 50 countries.

Maria Teresa Kumar and her husband named their first child Lucia Mercedes Kumar in 2012. Eduardo, the second, arrived a few years later.

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Quick Facts of Maria Teresa Kumar

• Maria Teresa Kumar is a career woman who is fluent in three languages: English, French, and Spanish.
•  She is hopeful that Voto Latino will play a significant role in the election of the United States’ first Latino president.
•  She has ties to a variety of organizations, including the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Aspen Institute’s Task Force on Learning and the Internet, and Emily’s List.