Alexandra (Ale) is an incoming junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in Political Science, with additional studies in Latino Studies and Civil and Human Rights. She is deeply passionate about public policy, migration,  and community-based work that empowers immigrant communities. Ale has experience in citizenship education classes, where she supported individuals on their path to naturalization. 

Emiliano is pursuing a BA in Government with a minor in Business and Public Policy at the University of Texas at Austin, with plans to attend law school after graduation. Having lived in the borderland for 21 years, he has developed a deep understanding of the complex issues facing the migrant community through years of research and analysis.

Mario is a first-generation college graduate raised by two immigrants from Oaxaca, Mexico, in southern California’s Inland Empire. He recently earned his BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley, where his research focused on immigration enforcement, deportation, and detention. Mario also holds an AA in Political Science from Chaffey College.

Samantha is a rising sophomore at the University of Notre Dame studying Political Science, Spanish, and Latino Studies. Originally from the South Chicago suburbs, she is passionate about advancing social justice and Latino advocacy. Her passions lie in law and public policy, where she aims to serve and uplift underrepresented communities.

Olivia is pursuing a BA in International Relations at Stanford University. She is highly dedicated to advancing migrant rights. She volunteers at Bay Area immigration firms to provide legal aid to low-income African and Latin American migrants seeking asylum, visas, and temporary protected status. 

Astrid is a Rhodes Scholar with a Master's in Refugee & Forced Migration Studies from Oxford and a BA in Political Science and Latin American & Caribbean Studies from Columbia University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at Oxford, focusing on Venezuelan displacement and the broader Latin American movement. Astrid is passionate about research and advocacy for forcibly displaced populations and the role of the Church in addressing their needs.