Betzabeth
Position: Pre-Law Fund Recipient
Betzabeth (she/her) was born in Acapulco, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. at age four, settling in Dallas, Texas. As the daughter of a single mother and a DACA recipient, Betzabeth navigated life without typical support systems. Despite these challenges, she has always worked hard to pursue an education, motivated by her mother’s strength and deep faith in God, which has fueled her perseverance. Betzabeth earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2020 and transferred to the University of North Texas at Dallas, where she plans to graduate in December 2025 with a B.A. in Political Science. She is excited to be selected as an Immigrants Rising Pre-Law Fund recipient and hopes to reflect their values and make them proud. She aspires to attend law school in 2026 and return to her hometown to uplift the community that shaped her. In her free time, she enjoys reading her Bible and walking in nature.
