Bertha Guerrero - January 2010
Bertha Guerrero
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
School: University of California, Los Angeles
Major: BA, Political Science
Placement: The Office of Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ-7)
Bertha Guerrero was born and raised in Santa Ana, California. In 2008, Bertha graduated from the University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
While in school Bertha was admitted into Justice Corps, an umbrella program under AmeriCorps. As a Justice Corps member, she provided assistance to Self-Help Legal Access Centers and the LA County Department of Consumer Affairs Small Claims Advisor. At the Self-Help Legal Access Centers, Bertha assisted diverse group of self-represented litigants in cases through one-on-one contact legal workshops, referrals and legal paperwork in the fields of housing, civil and family law.
After graduation, Bertha worked in a law firm as a paralegal, focusing on bankruptcy law. She maintained familiarity with Federal and California court system Chapter 7 and 13 proceedings, creditor representation, and all facets of motion and appellate practice.
As a CHCI Public Policy Fellow, Bertha would like to gain hands-on experience in federal policy decision-making. Her primary focus is to address healthcare, education, affordable housing and immigration issues.
Past Fellow of the Month
Andrea Serra - February 2010
Bertha Guerrero - January 2010
Rebecca Medina - December 2009
Rita Rico - November 2009
Craig Martinez-May 2009
Daniel Montes-April 2009
Stephen Perez-March 2009
Veronica Duron-February 2009
Esther Valle-April 2008
Robert Fuentes-March 2008
M. Lucero Ortiz-February 2008
Daniel Herrera-January 2008
Frinny R. Polanco-November 2007
Betsaida Alcantara-April 2007
Jose A. Medina-March 2007
Angelica M. Reza-February 2007
