Cecelia Escobar is a senior majoring in Latina/Latino studies and political science. During summer 2026, she interned with the Illinois Department of Labor as an outreach intern through the Michael Curry Summer Internship Program.
Katherine Garcia is a junior double majoring in Latina/Latino studies and political science with a minor in business. During the summer of 2026, she interned in three Illinois legislative offices as part of the NextGen Scholars for Change Public Service Internship program.
Juju is a psychology and Latina/Latino studies major. After graduation they will take a gap year and gain experience teaching students in elementary school before pursuing a PhD in psychology or Chicana/o studies.
Bela Barragan is a Latina/Latino studies major with minors in Spanish and business. After graduation she plans to get an internship in a community/nonprofit organization that serves the Latino community.
Richard is a Latina/Latino studies and political science major with a minor in minoritarian aesthetics. After he graduates, he will do a summer research internship with McNair, and apply for Ph.D. programs in Latina/ Latino Studies or Chicana/Chicano Studies.
Angelly Sorto Licona is a senior majoring in Spanish with a double minor in business and Latina/Latino studies. During summer 2025 she interned with Hope Chicago.
Alexa Muñoz-Gomez is a sophomore majoring in Latina/Latino studies and political science with minors in Spanish and business administration. During summer 2025, she worked at Centro de Informacion as a legal intern.
Jaqueline Rodriguez is a senior Latina/Latino studies and political science major. During summer 2025, she interned with Justice Connect.
Alexa Rodriguez is a Latina/Latino studies and sociology major. After graduation, she will take a gap year before pursuing a master's in counseling.
Stephany Barrios is a Latina/Latino studies and political science major. After graduation, she plans to work in law before heading to law school.