Lina Maria Valencia

Lina has lived in Oldham for 18 years, and works locally in accounts. She received her Accounting qualification at Oldham College in 2010. Lina is an active member of the community, working with the Depaul charity organisation, offering accommodation to vulnerable young people and providing guidance on what a better future could look like. When she isn’t working hard in front of a computer, she spends time volunteering on a local organic farm. She is concerned about the loss of green belt land and says: "We need more social housing, but we can achieve this without building on our green spaces." Like Green candidates across the country Lina will make a difference with fresh ideas, by listening to people and by taking action on local matters. Lina is also keen to work with community organisations to increase positive local activities for our young people.