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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
 Name: Verenice Andrade Hometown: Mendota, CA School: University of California, Berkeley Major: International Political Economy Placement: Congressman Jim Moran (VA-8) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to prepare myself for the future of Hispanics here in the United States and in Latin America. I feel the passion to help, give back, educate, mobilize, and unify my community at every level. I am hopeful that this internship will test my professional skills at all levels. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I would like to have completed college and working in the business sector. I plan to take some time off from school and travel the world. I would like to have professional experience that will qualify me to attend a top law school. I also plan to return to my hometown and motivate the students to take advantage of the opportunities America has to offer.  Name: Mayra J. AngelHometown: Danville, KY. School: Centre College Major: International Studies Placement: Congresswoman Hilda Solis (CA-32) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I expect to learn more about the legislative process, discuss Latino issues, and to learn from fellow Latino leaders. Moreover, I seek to develop skills and cultivate relationships that will lead to personal and professional growth. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I plan to use the skills I have obtained to educate youth about environmental justice. In order to better serve my community, I plan to attend graduate school and complete master’s degrees in both public affairs and environmental science.  Name: Maribel AnguloHometown: South Whittier, California School: University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations & Global Studies Placement: Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to gain the confidence, leadership training, and experience to pursue my career objectives. I want to gain a sense of community with individuals who have similar career aspirations. What I want to do or be doing in five years: Upon completing graduate school and law school, I want to work for either an international organization or a non-governmental organization with an international emphasis. My area of interest revolves around international development, human rights, and national security issues.  Name: Jessica BarajasComcast Intern Hometown: Ontario, California School: Swarthmore College Major: Political Science, Education Minor: Spanish Placement: Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: Through this internship I hope to gain an insight into the legislative workings of Congress. I look forward to learning from the entire CHCI staff, my placement, and from fellow interns. Throughout the course of this internship, I would like to attain the leadership tools to better serve the Hispanic community. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I would like to get involved in educational policy, beginning at a local level and shifting to the federal level. I hope to some day work at the U.S. Department of Education. I am interested in immigration issues and pursuing a law degree. I would also like to work for a non-profit organization that deals with immigrants’ rights.  Name: Zulmarie Bosques
Comcast Intern Hometown: Camden, NJ School: Bowdoin College, Maine Majors: Spanish, Government Placement: Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to achieve many things as a result of the internship, some of which include gaining knowledge of how the United States government works, as well as a network of long-lasting friendship. What I would like to do or be doing in five years: I would like to attend law school studying immigration law so that I can return to Camden and help immigrants.  Name:
Atenas BurrolaComcast Intern Hometown: Santa Fe, NM School: University of Pennsylvania Majors: Political Science and History, Placement: Congressman Gene Green What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to immerse myself in the legislative process, learn how it works gaining experience that cannot be gained anywhere else. I would also like to get a feel for Washington, D.C. and the political life, and see if this is truly the career that I would like to pursue. What I would like to do or be doing in five years: Five years from now I will hopefully be graduating from law school, and either returning to the Capitol or going on to work in law.  Name:
Paul CamachoHometown: Great Falls, VA School: Christopher Newport University Majors: Political Science, Economics Placement: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC At-Large) What I want to achieve through the CHCI Congressional Internship: I want to take advantage of every opportunity I have to meet new people and learn what I can from them about how things really work in Congress. I feel as though the greatest advantage that this program offers is access to life-changing people, not only on the Hill, but also fellow interns who will be future leaders. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I want to be living in the District of Columbia and working on Capitol Hill. Having just graduated from law school, I want to use my skills by contributing to new progressive environmental and healthcare policies. Additionally, I want to focus my time and energy on persuading young people to join the arena of national politics.  Name: Liliana CanelaHometown: Corona, NY School: Brandeis University Major: Politics and Sociology Placement: Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I want to increase my knowledge about the inner workings of the legislative process. In addition, this experience is important to me and will help me further realize my personal and career plans. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I will work with a non-profit organization advocating for immigration reform and education equality for students in low-income communities.  Name:
Juan CangasHometown: Grand Island, NE School: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Major: Psychology Minor: Philosophy Placement: Congressional Hispanic Caucus What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: Through the CHCI internship, I would like to build strong networks with leaders on Capitol Hill. I've learned it’s important to cultivate your skills, but even more important is to find and cultivate relationships and continue to expand your personal network. I also want to improve my professional communication skills in both writing and speaking. What I want to do or be doing in five years: In five years from now I want to completed law school and either practice law or do policy work with immigration issues. In my spare time, I'll be a motivational teacher, conducting seminars and providing programs to help people change their lives through simple but effective steps.  Name: Joe Lucas CarreónHometown: Dallas, Texas School: Southern Methodist University Major: Political Science and Spanish Literature Placement: Congressman Ciro Rodriguez (TX-23) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I want to gain knowledge about the legislative process and build coalitions which will set the foundation for future community initiatives. What I want to do or be doing in five years: In five years I want to be in the process of completing law school.  Name: Gabriel Jordán CastilloHometown: Bocas Del Toro, Panamá School: Columbia University Majors: Economics, Political Science Placement: Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-12) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to develop professionally and have a greater understanding of the legislative process and policymaking so that in the future I can make a difference and uplift my community. What I want to do or be doing in the next five years: I plan to be in graduate school obtaining both a Juris Doctorate and a Masters of Business Administration.  Name: Laura de la GarzaHometown: McAllen, TX School: Harvard College Major: Government Minor: Health Policy Placement: Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to gain a better understanding of the political process so that I can one day be a leader in my community. As a government major, I’m learning the theoretical foundations of American government, and I appreciate the foresight of our founding fathers in creating a governmental system with multiple checks and balances. This summer I’d like to see that theoretical system in practice, so that I can learn how to use that system to better serve my community at home in south Texas. What I want to do or be doing in five years: After law school, I’d like to work on healthcare policy to help change our current healthcare system—Latinos suffer more greatly from health issues than the rest of the population, and I believe the government should be responsible for the quality of life of its citizens. I would like to see a healthcare system sponsored by the government, with equal access for citizens regardless of their financial situation and with more preventive care and early treatment.  Name: Nancy GonzalezHometown: Miami Beach, FL School: Boston University Major: Environmental Analysis and Policy Placement: Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL-21) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to obtain a better understanding of the legislative process and gain practical experience in dealing with procedures by which government policies are established. In addition, I hope to reaffirm my academic and professional goals as well as discover new opportunities. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I would like to practice environmental law.  Name: Teresa Y. GuerraHometown: Phoenix, Arizona School: Phoenix College Major: History Placement: Congressman Ed Pastor (AZ-4) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I want to be able to learn from Latinos who have a goal in helping out our nation. I want to learn about the rights of a citizen in this great nation. My main goal is to achieve by bring everything I have learned from the internship back to the communities that I work with. I want to find my voice as a Mexican American and a first generation college student setting my foundation for my future, and for the future of those that follow me. What they want to do or be doing in five years: I plan to enter my doctorate program in Latino Studies where I will specialize in education, politics and immigration. I will continually be involved in politics, writing and volunteering with youth.  Name: Isaura GuerreroHometown: Pomona, CA School: Stanford University Major: Chicana/o Studies, Urban Studies Placement: Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-38) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to gain the tools necessary for attaining the higher education that will foster my personal development and my professional career, which will translate onto my work in the public sector. As a Congressional Intern, I hope to gain a better understanding of public policy and how current legislation is affecting the Latino population. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I plan to obtain my master’s degree in public policy which will prepare me to work in the field of urban policy.  Name:
Priscila HammettHometown: Santa Rosa, Provincia de Cordoba, Argentina School: The University of Tampa Majors: Economics and Government and World Affairs Placement: Rep James Clyburn What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to meet people with shared interests in the legislative process. I would also like to explore job opportunities and take advantage of living in Washington, D.C. absorbing the historical aspect of the District. What I would like to do or be doing in five years: I would like to have a master’s degree from the London School of Economics or Oxford International Political Economy. I would also like to have a junior position at an international organization such as the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund.  Name: Stephanie JamesHometown: El Paso, TX School: St. Edward’s University Majors: Pre-Law Studies, Political Science, English Placement: Congressman Sylvestre Reyes (TX-16) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to gain the skills necessary in order to build personal relationships with my peers as well as with professionals that work in the field of immigration law and policy. I would also like to gain a better understanding of the similarities and differences in the Latino community in order to learn how we can all work together for a common goal. What I want to do or be doing in the next five years: I would like to work toward my law degree at a university that strongly values social justice issues. In addition to going to law school, I would like to work part-time completing public policy research for an organization that specializes in Latino affairs.  Name: Hiram Lopez Hometown: San Diego California School: California State University, San Marcos. Majors: Criminology and Justice Studies, Political Science Minor: Sociology. Placement: Congresswomen Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to have a better understanding of public policy issues and the legislative process. I also want the opportunity to meet national leaders who play an essential role in the legislative process so that I can take their advice and use it to achieve my future career goals in the political spectrum. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I see myself graduating from law school becoming a successful Latino lawyer that will endlessly advocate for social justice.  Name: Renzo Gabriel MejiaHometown: Lima, Peru School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Major: Political Science Placement: Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I really want to work on my networking skills while here in DC. I also want to gain hands-on experience with the legislative process. What I want to do or be doing in five years I will either graduate from the University of Chicago or Northwestern Law, study for the bar exam, and formulate my strategy to become the first Senator from Illinois to be of Peruvian descent.  Name: Lucia Milla-LugoHometown: Boston MA School: Wellesley College Major: Political Science Major Placement: Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) What they want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to gain a broad perspective and understanding of the struggles and accomplishments of the Latino community throughout different regions and states of the country. What they want to do or be doing in five years: I should be finishing law school with a focus on immigration law. I will hopefully be close to proficient in Portuguese. Eventually I would like to create a scholarship fund for Latina women without any age or legal status restrictions.  Name: Marlene OrozcoHometown: Chicago, IL School: Stanford University Major: Sociology Placement: Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-4) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to gain an inside perspective on policy work and the legislative process. I will also further develop my leadership skills in order to promote the interests of the Latino community. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I want to complete a law degree so that I may actively advocate for the Latino community. In particular, I hope to continue promoting higher education for Latino students, fighting for immigrant rights, and working toward equal opportunity and representation.  Name: Dante PerezComcast Intern Hometown: Uruapan, Mexico. School: Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon Major: International Affairs Placement: Congresswoman Hilda Solis (CA-32) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I am curious to understand how our legislative process works once it has been taken out of the abstract courses I have taken in college. Perhaps I might even be able to contribute, however slightly, on the passage of a piece of legislature or its proposal. I would also like to explore and discover the nation’s capital. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I expect to be in a prestigious law school working toward an international law degree. I hope that during this program I will develop friendships which I will be able to cultivate throughout the rest of college and into graduate school. I see myself having had several opportunities to participate in the political process in my community in Portland Oregon as well as through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. I expect to maintain a relationship with CHCI by offering to take programs such as Ready to Lead into the Portland community. I see my own group, Futuro Latino, prospering in the near future, providing resources for young Hispanic students who need support.  Name: Luis QuiñonezHometown: San Diego, CA School: University of California, Los Angeles Major: Political Science Placement: Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (CA-8) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to personally experience how the United States government works. I would like to get the opportunity to expand my leadership skills and consume the wealth of knowledge that this internship will offer. What I want to do or be doing in 5 years: In five years I would like to be complete my Juris Doctorate and Masters of Business Administration joint program.  Name:
Marina RamirezHometown: Moreno Valley, CA School: University of Arizona Majors: Mexican American and Africana Studies Placement: Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ-7) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to broaden my network and build life-long friendships. I would also like to strengthen my leadership skills and progress toward my goals in life. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I would like to have completed my last year in law school in Critical Race Theory Program at UCLA with hopes of continuing my activism as a leader in the community. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, it is my duty to strive to succeed for both the African American and Mexican American communities together for unity in effort to create a path for success in the U.S. society.  Name: Mangelin RiveraComcast Intern Hometown: Jersey City, NJ School: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Major: History Placement: Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-13) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to gain knowledge of how our government works. I want to see how our Latino leaders are impacting legislation, hence making the Latino voice heard around the nation. I also hope to learn how the District of Columbia works and how a Latina, like myself, can become involved in its politics. What I want to do or be doing in five years: In five years, I will be a law school graduate about to pass the bar exam. I hope to work in a top law firm or be a law clerk for a federal judge. I will be working to get involved in the judiciary system, to interpret the laws that our legislators create. I also want to help people and change the world through the judicial system.  Name: Raymond RodriguezHometown: Miami, FL School: Dartmouth College Major: Sociology & Public Policy Placement: Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-11) What I want to achieve through the CHCI Internship: I would like to gain a better understanding of how our government works and the legislative process. I also want to develop my leadership and professional skills, and continue to expand my knowledge of current political affairs. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I hope to have finished an internship with a major law firm and completed law school.  Name: Joy Alexandra Torres DursoHometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico School: St. Joseph’s College Major: Criminal Justice, Psychology Placement: Congresswoman Donna Christensen (D-VI) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to develop my leadership skills and expand my knowledge of the United States government. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I want to be in the FBI as a Special Agent attaining the experience I need to become a profiler.  Name: Xavier Steve VargasHometown: Walnut, CA School: University of Southern California (USC) Major: History and Political Science Placement: Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I want to foster my leadership skills in order to be a more effective leader in my community. Aside from personal growth, I want to better understand the legislative system by working in a congressional office and use the knowledge to obtain a better idea of what my future goals may be. I hope to use the experience I gain from the internship to help my hometown community. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I would like to graduate from the University of Southern California and hopefully attend a law school. Aside from these individual goals, I would like to return home to establish different foundations where my family and I would organize informational sessions to better inform parents of the possibilities their children may have attending college. In conjunction with these informational sessions across elementary, middle, and high schools, I want to establish scholarship foundations, where high school seniors would be awarded small scholarships for laptops, books, etc. to be used in their first year in college.  Name: Karolina VillagranaHometown: Denver, Colorado School: University of Colorado of Denver Major: Psychology Placement: Senator Ken Salazar (R-CO) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I hope to attain the confidence and tools I need in order to be a leader within my community. I want every Latino to know that they are all capable of obtaining a post-secondary education. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I hope to complete my masters and be working on my Ph.D.  Name: Claudia Urrabazo Hometown: Laredo, Texas School: University of Texas at Austin Major: Government Minor: Business Placement: Congressman Solomon Ortiz (TX-27) What I want to achieve through CHCI internship: I would like to expand my knowledge of the Hispanic community with regards to current issues and legislation. This internship gives me opportunity, work experience, and guidance toward becoming a well-rounded student with an interest in community and government. With CHCI, I have become part of a wave of Hispanic outreach and growth to create awareness and change for the betterment of our youth today. What I want to do or be doing in five years: I aspire to attain a dual degree in law and business administration to further my efforts for women and children issues and business law. |
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Name: Marvin J. Aguilar