Aaron
Barrera
Houston, Texas
UT - Austin
Rangel Fellow
Aaron is a student at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public
Affairs, where he is pursuing a M.A. in Public Policy. His
college studies included a B.A. in English Literature, with
minors in Philosophy and Mexican American Studies.
Mr. Barrera is placed in the office of State Representative
Rene Oliveira.
Claudia
Briseño
Brownsville, Texas
St. Edward's
Moreno Intern
Claudia is a participant in the St. Edward's University College
Assistance Migrant Scholarship (CAMP) program. She received
her B.A. in International Relations with an emphasis on European
Studies and a focus on German. She minored in Criminal Justice
and would like to work in law enforcement.
Ms. Briseño is placed in the office of State Representative
Norma Chávez.
Adell
Cruz
Austin, Texas
St. Edward's
Moreno Intern
Adell is completing her studies at St. Edward’s University
in Austin, Texas. She will receive a degree in Communications
and a minor in International Relations. She is inspired by
her seven year old daughter, and plans to establish an organization
to help teen mothers continue in higher education.
Ms.
Cruz is placed in the office of State Representative Dora Olivo.
Nicole
Drozd
San Antonio, Texas
UT - San Antonio
Rangel Fellow
Nicole graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio
with a graduate degree in English. She has written for numerous
publications, including The San Antonio Business Journal and
Broker/Agent Magazine. She interned at CNN in Washington,
D.C., and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the United
Way.
Ms. Drozd is placed in the office of State Representative Trey
Martinez Fischer.
Oriana
Fernandez
Eagle Pass, Texas
Univ. of Houston
Moreno Intern
Oriana graduated Valedictorian of her high school class, and
has taken leadership roles ever since. She is about to graduate
from Rice University with a degree English, and commits her
free time to children through organizations like Babe Ruth
Softball, Best Buddies, and the National Women’s Basketball
League.
Ms. Fernandez is placed in the office of State Representative
Lon Burnam.
Luis
Galvan
Odessa, Texas
UT – Permian Basin
Moreno Intern
Luis is a student at the University of Texas, pursuing degrees
in Chemistry and Biology. He became interested in politics
when he served as Student Body President and strongly believes
that one person can make a difference.
Mr. Galvan is placed in the office of State Representative Pete
P. Gallego.
Mia
Garza
Hebbronville, Texas
UT - Austin
Moreno Intern
For the past four years, Mia has been studying Spanish Literature
and Portuguese at the University of Texas at Austin. She plans
to return to school for her PhD and pursue Hispanic studies
and educational advocacy work.
Ms. Garza is placed in the office of State Representative Elvira
Reyna.
Orlando
Gutierrez
San Antonio, Texas
St. Mary's
Rangel Fellow
Orlando
has traveled extensively to Australia, New Zealand, Cuba,
Honduras, Ireland, France and Italy, and earned a Bachelor
and two Masters degrees from St. Mary’s University.
He plans to return to school to earn his JD, and continue
his study of the Post-Modern world.
Mr. Gutierrez is placed in the office of State Representative
Rick Noriega.
Luis
Martinez
Dallas, Texas
Southern Methodist
Moreno Intern
Luis
comes to the Foundation from Southern Methodist University,
where he received his Bachelor in Business Administration
in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He has
seven brothers and a sister, and plans to attend law school.
Mr. Martinez is placed in the office of State Representative
Roberto Alonzo.
Most recently, Zulema graduated from Southern Methodist University
in Dallas, Texas. She was a double major in Finance and International
Studies, and minored in French. She received SMU’s Dorothy
Amann Award for outstanding community service and plans to
be an attorney.
Ms. Mendoza is placed in the office of State Representative
Joe Moreno.
Lizette
Montiel
Laredo, Texas
UT - Austin
Moreno Intern
Lizette brings years of political experience to this year’s
Moreno/Rangel class. She received a Bachelor of Science in Political
Communications from the University of Texas at Austin and has
worked with Martin & Salinas Public Affairs, Inc., Austin
City Council Member Raul Alvarez, and Texas State Representative
Richard Raymond.
Ms. Montiel is placed in the office of State Representative
Richard Raymond.
Corrina
Noriega
San Benito, Texas
Bond University - Australia
Rangel Fellow
Corrina comes to the Moreno/Rangel Program after receiving a
Rotary Ambassadorial scholarship to attend school in Australia,
where she finished her Master’s degree at Bond University.
Her background includes three years as a public high school
educator.
Ms. Noriega is placed in the office of State Representative
Carlos Uresti.
Aaron is a student at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public
Affairs, where he is pursuing a M.A. in Public Policy. His
college studies included a B.A. in English Literature, with
minors in Philosophy and Mexican American Studies.
Mr. Barrera is placed in the office of State Representative
Rene Oliveira.
Claudia is a participant in the St. Edward's University College
Assistance Migrant Scholarship (CAMP) program. She received
her B.A. in International Relations with an emphasis on European
Studies and a focus on German. She minored in Criminal Justice
and would like to work in law enforcement.
Ms. Briseño is placed in the office of State Representative
Norma Chávez.
Adell is completing her studies at St. Edward’s University
in Austin, Texas. She will receive a degree in Communications
and a minor in International Relations. She is inspired by
her seven year old daughter, and plans to establish an organization
to help teen mothers continue in higher education.
Ms.
Cruz is placed in the office of State Representative Dora Olivo.
Nicole graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio
with a graduate degree in English. She has written for numerous
publications, including The San Antonio Business Journal and
Broker/Agent Magazine. She interned at CNN in Washington,
D.C., and volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the United
Way.
Ms. Drozd is placed in the office of State Representative Trey
Martinez Fischer.
Oriana graduated Valedictorian of her high school class, and
has taken leadership roles ever since. She is about to graduate
from Rice University with a degree English, and commits her
free time to children through organizations like Babe Ruth
Softball, Best Buddies, and the National Women’s Basketball
League.
Luis is a student at the University of Texas, pursuing degrees
in Chemistry and Biology. He became interested in politics
when he served as Student Body President and strongly believes
that one person can make a difference.
Mr. Galvan is placed in the office of State Representative Pete
P. Gallego.
For the past four years, Mia has been studying Spanish Literature
and Portuguese at the University of Texas at Austin. She plans
to return to school for her PhD and pursue Hispanic studies
and educational advocacy work.
Ms. Garza is placed in the office of State Representative Elvira
Reyna.
Orlando
has traveled extensively to Australia, New Zealand, Cuba,
Honduras, Ireland, France and Italy, and earned a Bachelor
and two Masters degrees from St. Mary’s University.
He plans to return to school to earn his JD, and continue
his study of the Post-Modern world.
Mr. Gutierrez is placed in the office of State Representative
Rick Noriega.
Luis
comes to the Foundation from Southern Methodist University,
where he received his Bachelor in Business Administration
in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He has
seven brothers and a sister, and plans to attend law school.
Mr. Martinez is placed in the office of State Representative
Roberto Alonzo.
Most recently, Zulema graduated from Southern Methodist University
in Dallas, Texas. She was a double major in Finance and International
Studies, and minored in French. She received SMU’s Dorothy
Amann Award for outstanding community service and plans to
be an attorney.
Ms. Mendoza is placed in the office of State Representative
Joe Moreno.
Lizette brings years of political experience to this year’s
Moreno/Rangel class. She received a Bachelor of Science in Political
Communications from the University of Texas at Austin and has
worked with Martin & Salinas Public Affairs, Inc., Austin
City Council Member Raul Alvarez, and Texas State Representative
Richard Raymond.
Ms. Montiel is placed in the office of State Representative
Richard Raymond.
Corrina comes to the Moreno/Rangel Program after receiving a
Rotary Ambassadorial scholarship to attend school in Australia,
where she finished her Master’s degree at Bond University.
Her background includes three years as a public high school
educator. 
Ms. Noriega is placed in the office of State Representative
Carlos Uresti.