05/30/2018 06:20:46 PMNoriega, who has a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in educational psychology from the University of Houston, has juggled educational, political and community challenges throughout her career. She worked for the Houston Independent School District for 27 years and served as a three-term Houston City Councilwoman and state representative in the Texas House. In 2017, UH honored her with a Distinguished Alumni Award.