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Zulma Alejandra
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Zulma Alejandra graduated from UC Berkeley on June 12 with a Bachelors in Sociology. Alejandra is the first member of his family to attend and now, graduate college. While at Berkeley, she participated in: Casa Mora, Centro Legal de La Raza, BOCA, Coaching Corp, Berkeley High RISE Tutoring Program, and Team-Up for Youth. She was also a member of Women's Club Soccer Team, Cal D1 Women's Soccer Team, Latino Pre-Law Society, RISE Youth Immigration Research Team, Educators for Fair Consideration, and the Youth Empowerment Program.
Lastly, she chaired Team-Up for Youth's Youth Advisory Committee, Youth Leadership Award in appreciation for her dedication to racial equity, immigration rights, and economic justice by the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), MC for RISE's viewing of their youth produced film, "The Next Step," a recognition of her unique contribution to the Legal Case Analysis Team by Educator's for Fair Consideration, and the publication of her article entitled, My Coach Changed My Life, in the San Francisco chronicle in 2009. Zulma is passionate about immigration rights and social justice and therefore is interested in pursuing a law degree in hope to become an immigration attorney.
Zulma Alejandra is excited to explore and strengthen her knowledge and advocacy skills on how to directly assist underrepresented communities. As a young scholar, she acknowledges her energy and drive to enhance her knowledge and skills because she can be that voice for those who live in the shadows. Her personal story, in particular, is the main reason she aspires to serve underrepresented communities like hers.
As a United States citizen and daughter of immigrants, she is well aware of the struggles immigrant people like her family encounter which is why she is wholeheartedly devoted to promote social justice. While she is obviously worried about her father's case as someone who has been directly harmed by his deportation, she is also concerned as an advocate for immigrants' rights. Her family's struggle sheds light on her unwavering commitment to serve the community, promote social justice, and pursue her journey toward becoming an immigration attorney.
Lastly, she chaired Team-Up for Youth's Youth Advisory Committee, Youth Leadership Award in appreciation for her dedication to racial equity, immigration rights, and economic justice by the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI), MC for RISE's viewing of their youth produced film, "The Next Step," a recognition of her unique contribution to the Legal Case Analysis Team by Educator's for Fair Consideration, and the publication of her article entitled, My Coach Changed My Life, in the San Francisco chronicle in 2009. Zulma is passionate about immigration rights and social justice and therefore is interested in pursuing a law degree in hope to become an immigration attorney.
Zulma Alejandra is excited to explore and strengthen her knowledge and advocacy skills on how to directly assist underrepresented communities. As a young scholar, she acknowledges her energy and drive to enhance her knowledge and skills because she can be that voice for those who live in the shadows. Her personal story, in particular, is the main reason she aspires to serve underrepresented communities like hers.
As a United States citizen and daughter of immigrants, she is well aware of the struggles immigrant people like her family encounter which is why she is wholeheartedly devoted to promote social justice. While she is obviously worried about her father's case as someone who has been directly harmed by his deportation, she is also concerned as an advocate for immigrants' rights. Her family's struggle sheds light on her unwavering commitment to serve the community, promote social justice, and pursue her journey toward becoming an immigration attorney.