OUR INTERNS
JESÚS DE LA TORRE
Root Causes Intern
Originally from Spain, Jesús is pursuing a Master's in Migration Studies at the University of San Francisco under a Fulbright scholarship. He holds a Bachelor's in International Relations (studied in Spain and Brazil) and a Master's in European Union. He has experience in research and advocacy for migrant rights, as well as in Central American affairs.
SOFIA GOMEZ
Policy Intern
Sofia was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. With interests in immigration law, she is currently studying Sociology, Film, Television and Theatre and Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Sofia is involved in preparing individuals for the US citizenship exam and is also a leader in the movement to pass legislation to create an Indiana Driving Card.
Our Past Interns
Lía López
Professional Fellows Program
Visiting Fellow, Fall 2022
Jack Griffiths
University of Notre Dame
Policy Intern, Summer 2022
Jasmine Peña Ramirez
University of Notre Dame
Policy Intern, Summer 2022
Lauryn Pfrommer-Pease
Colorado College
Summer Research Institute 2022
Linden Heffelfinger
Colorado College
Summer Research Institute 2022
Italia Quintana
Colorado College
Summer Research Institute 2022
Cristal Arguello
University of Connecticut
Administrative Intern, Spring 2022
Kathleen Meyer
University of Notre Dame
Policy Intern, Summer 2021
Alondra Aca
The City University of New York
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2019
Daniel Avitia
University of Texas El Paso
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2019
Lizbeth Castillo Monterrosa
Cal State University Long Beach
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2019
Kathryn Garcia
Northeastern University
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2019
Rebecca Melendez
New Mexico State University
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2019
Gabriela Vidal
University of Texas El Paso
Social Work Intern 2018-2019
Zanetta Thomas
University of Texas El Paso
Social Work Intern 2018-2019
Jenn Nicole Ampey
Stanford University
Research & Policy Intern, Summer 2018
Nina Dewi Horstmann
Stanford University
Research & Policy Intern, Summer 2018
Brian Elizalde
Brown University
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2018
Estrella Loredo
University of Texas El Paso
NSF Research Assistant, Summer 2018
Sara French
University of Dayton
Research/Advocacy Intern, Summer 2018
Christian Carrara
Columbus School of Law - Catholic University of America
Pro Bono Collaboration, 2017
Laura de la Torre
Columbus School of Law - Catholic University of America
Pro Bono Collaboration, 2017
Elizabeth Herdmann
University of Dayton
Summer Research Institute 2017
Calla Couch
University of Dayton
Summer Research Institute 2017