Lesly Silva Rosales

My name is Lesly Silva Rosales and I am a first generation Mexican American. I grew up in a low-income household and was instilled with the value of education and hard work from a young age. My immigrant parents always encouraged me to make a positive difference in people's lives and for that reason I want to work in a field where I can reduce the injustices imposed on marginalized communities like my own. Whether it's learning about how to gain citizenship, cast a voting ballot, or translating for fellow latinos, I spend my time working to ensure equitable opportunities for everyone around me. I am studying Legal Studies at Berkeley and on my free time I am a financial aid caseworker for the Student Advocates Office. I look forward to exploring more career and life opportunities like these during my time at Berkeley so that I may propel my goals toward equity.