Staff

"Growing up in the Central Valley, an immigrant, and the son and grandson of farmworkers, I saw education as my ticket to stability, opportunity and a better life."

Creative Writing Class, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Scholar, Staff

"Immigrants are resourceful, resilient people who have the same dreams as generations who came before us"

Creative Writing Class, High School Engagement, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, 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"

Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Staff

"It was such a long journey to get to where I was"

Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Staff

"I just remember the physical weight coming off of my shoulders"

High School Engagement, Program Participant, Staff

"Being undocumented is a learned behavior. If it can be learned, it can be unlearned."

Creative Writing Class, Leadership Council, Legal Services Team, Program Participant, Staff

"People can still succeed in their education and careers, despite all the negative policies around us."

Leadership Council, Staff

"So many undocumented young people live with honor, resilience, and integrity in the midst of significant uncertainty and inequity."

Legal Services Team, Staff

"There’s a level of commitment and a level of excitement that makes the place very unique."