Denia Perez
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Because I know how hard it is for people to get status, I wanted to find a way to advocate for other undocumented people"
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Scholar, Staff
"Because I know how hard it is for people to get status, I wanted to find a way to advocate for other undocumented people"
Fellow, Legal Services Team, Staff
"It was such a long journey to get to where I was"
Fellow, Legal Services Team, Staff
"I just remember the physical weight coming off of my shoulders"
Fellow, High School Engagement, Staff
"Being undocumented is a learned behavior. If it can be learned, it can be unlearned."
Fellow, High School Engagement, Inclusion & Change Group
"I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I can go to college.'"
Creative Writing Class, Fellow, Leadership Council, Legal Services Team, Staff
"People can still succeed in their education and careers, despite all the negative policies around us."
Fellow, Scholar
"Even more more valuable than the scholarship money was having the emotional support."
Fellow, High School Engagement, Scholar
"I found a sense of visibility about me as a human and as a student. I finally felt I belonged."
Creative Writing Class, Donor/Supporter, Fellow, Legal Services Team, Scholar
"They made me feel that I was worthy and that the next opportunity is really just a moment’s step away."