Jazmin Mendoza

I am a first-generation college student at Rice University currently on a leave of absence, using this time intentionally to grow professionally and deepen my commitment to community advocacy. Over the past year, I have served as an External Relations Fellow at Sonoma Academy, my alma mater, where I have led programming for first-generation students, managed institutional communications, and advocated directly to school leadership on issues of equity, representation, and student support.

At Rice, I co-chaired the Undocumented Student Task Force, where I organized legal consultation clinics and helped build support structures for some of our most vulnerable students. These experiences, alongside tutoring children in literacy and leading large-scale community initiatives, have strengthened my passion for advocacy and public service.

As a bilingual English and Spanish speaker, I bring strong communication skills, a deep commitment to serving others, and both lived experience and professional preparation to every opportunity. I hope to pursue a legal career focused on expanding access, opportunity, and justice for underserved communities.