Violeta Aguilar-Wyrick received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Southern California. Her Master's Degree is in Public policy Analysis.

Violeta is the founder and principal of Xara Public Affairs which is a progressive full service public affairs firm based out of Riverside, CA. Xara Public Affairs specializes in social impact strategies, community outreach, public policy, governmental and public affairs. 

Violeta’s philosophy and impetus to work is tied to her life experience as a Mexican immigrant and as a labor and community organizer working in policy and politics in Southern California. She has launched vital initiatives that are helping to change the landscape by empowering equitable policies and practices as well as championing sustainable community led programs.