Priscila Cervantes was born and raised in Southeast San Diego. She completed her undergraduate education as a transfer student at UC San Diego in 2022. There, she earned her B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Human Rights & Migration. Priscila has an extensive background in community engagement, having previously dedicated her efforts to working with Tijuana’s border communities and contributing to a Family Literacy Program at the San Diego Public Library. Throughout her academic journey, Priscila actively participated in college readiness programs, including Reality Changers, EOPS, TRIO, and Latinx-based mentorship initiatives. These experiences deepened her appreciation for and dedication to advocating for student services, particularly for first-generation and underrepresented students. Driven by a keen interest in understanding the impact of social inequalities on academic outcomes, Priscila actively seeks to challenge and address these inequities within the realm of education.

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”