Fall 2015- Spring 2016
Marilyn AlvaradoHola, como estan? My name is Marilyn E. Alvarado. I am a first generation Salvadoran and Honduran college student; pursuing a Bachelors degree in Forensic Psychology with a double minor in Latin American Studies and Human Services. Being the proud Salvadoran/Honduran young woman that I am, I can disclose that my favorite foods are Pupusas and Baliadas. The name throws people off, but they are truly heaven sent!
My mother and father began their journey to the United States during the 1980's, as various Central American nations were in chaos. The hardships they faced back home, and when they fled to the United States has served as a great motivating purpose in my life, especially as a young woman of color. I developed an interest in working with justice-involved youth after witnessing my own family and friends experience hardships in the criminal justice system. As a Pinkerton Community Fellow with Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES), I worked with the Intellectual and Career Development Unit. I was able to work with the first CITE Program (Coney Island Training and Education) that CASES developed. In that process, I discovered just how much I enjoy being an educator, especially when I can speak with adolescents. I aspire to work in the juvenile justice system in the future, combining my knowledge of the legal system as well as the understanding of the social service needs of youth in high risk neighborhoods. Ideally, I aspire to obtain my JD/MSW. I love to travel and learn about distinct cultures. Whether "travel" means walking down the New York City streets, or flying to another country, I love both just as equally.If I could spend all of my free time dancing, I would do that forever. |
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Magdalena OropezaMy name is Magdalena Oropeza and I was born in New York City. I was originally from Brooklyn, but I moved to Queens and spent most of my life there. I grew up in a typical Mexican home, hearing wonderful stories about my native land from my mother. Both of my parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico over twenty years ago. My mother came to the United States as an unaccompanied minor herself. She grew up seeing first hand many of the struggles Latinos face in the United States, so when she had kids of her own she pushed them to pursue an education and a career. As a result, I became the first in my family to ever go to college. I am currently a sophomore double majoring in Criminology and Latin American and Latina/o Studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. After completing my bachelors degree I want to move on to law school and become a public interest lawyer.
The path to law school is not an easy one, so in order to relax from my academic life, I like to watch Netflix, swim or bake cupcakes. One of my favorite hobbies is tinkering around with different digital platforms, like the ones you see all around my about me page. To the left of the screen are two of my e-Portfolios. The top one contains the timeline of my journey to law school. The bottom one contains writings created through the lens of my unraveling life as a Mexican New Yorker. |
Arturo UreñaHola! I am a senior at John Jay College with a major in Criminal Justice Management and a minor in Public Administration. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, and moved to the United States five years ago. I am the first one in my family to graduate from High School and I will be the first one to graduate from on May 2016.
I am passionate about empowering youth and underrepresented communities. I believe the Latino Community has a great potential in all aspect of society (Education, finance, politics, medicine, you name it) but we need to be more proactive, support each other and build coalition to address any issue affecting our communities. Before I transferred to John Jay, I attended Bronx Community College(BCC). At BCC, I was an active member of the Criminal Justice and Political Science clubs. I serve as a Senior Representative on the John Jay Student council where I am focusing on developing professional development and networking opportunities for seniors. After completing my Bachelor's degree, I will enroll in a Master’s program focusing on Public Policy participate in a fellowship program that would allow me to get exposure to a variety of career exploration activities that will help him define his public service path. |
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Arlienny Hernandezy name is Arlienny Hernandez and I was born in the Dominican Republic. I was raised by my grandparents until the age of 10 when I emigrated to the United States. My mother is a Dominican immigrant who came to the U.S. looking for better opportunities.
I am a former DREAMER studying Forensic Psychology with a minor in Latin American at John Jay College and plan to join the police academy to become a police officer. I plan to join the NYPD Cadets program as a pathway to my long term goal. My long term goal is to become a criminal profiler and work with the FBI. I am currently planning to become part of the BA/MA program at John Jay to be able to achieve a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology. After graduation, I would like to serve as a research assistant for one year as well as apply to graduate programs to continue my education and pursue a PhD in Criminal Justice. Other things I like to do aside from academics is boxing to release tension and I like to be a mentor to others as well. |
Nathaly Ramirez¡Hola a todos! Welcome to my page. My name is Nathaly Ramirez. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I am the second daughter of a Mexican mother and a Colombian father. Both my mother and father immigrated to the United States over 25 years ago. My parents came to the United States in search of the "American Dream," however, as Latinos with limited rights, they have had to work extremely hard to achieve success and prosperity. When I was 9 years old, my parents separated and I was mostly raised by my mother in a single parent household. Growing up, my parents as well as my family frequently stressed the importance of pursuing a higher education so that I would have more opportunities so that I could accomplish the "American Dream" they came in search of. During my younger years, I witnessed many Latina/o students lacking motivation and resources to achieve a higher education. As a result, I have developed a passion for mentoring and helping Latina/os find resources to further their education and formulate a path towards a successful future.
Currently, I am a sophomore at John Jay College of Criminal Justice pursuing a major in Forensic Psychology and a major in Latin American and Latino/a Studies. In addition, I am also a John Jay College Honors Program Scholar, a scholarship recipient of Los Padres Foundation and a scholarship recipient of The Young Latina Leadership Institute. In pursuit of my passion for Latina/os and higher education, I was a Peer Mentor for CUNY Caminos, a program that provides support to Mexican and Latino youth (recently immigrated English Language Learners from Latin America) in Pan American International High School (PAIHS). Today, I am the administrative coordinator for CUNY Caminos. As a ULAMP intern, I am developing my understanding about the historical sociopolitical context of undocumented minors, which has been allowing me to formulate different approaches about how to involve and motivate undocumented and documented minors in the pursuit of a higher education. Upon graduating completing my bachelor's degree at John Jay College, I want to attend graduate school. Although I am unsure about the career path I would like to take, I would like to continue learning about the struggles and rights of Latina/os in the United States. Although I invest a great portion of my time in academics, I also spend time doing other things. During my free time I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Lately, I have also indulged books that relate to Latina/os. In the future, I would love to travel around the world because as Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra once said, "El que lee mucho y anda mucho, ve mucho y sabe mucho." |
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