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Alejandra
López Nestor
1ST GEN STUDENT | EDUACTION ADVOCATE | LATINA
ABOUT ALEJANDRAI grew up on the rural Oregon coast to Guatemalan and Mexican immigrants. I am a first-generation college student currently, I am attending Mount Holyoke College in the Northeast. I am passionate about educational advocacy, and dedicated to expanding access to college and career resources for low-income and first-gen students. I aspire to make a meaningful impact by creating more inclusive institutions and advocating for social justice issues.
Washington D.C.
2023 Oregon Trio Association Fellow
Council for Opportunity in Education’s (COE) Annual Policy Seminar
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Cerebro 101: Neuroscience Bilingual Workshop
MY WHYMy interest in social activism sprouts from my lived experiences. From substandard housing to food insecurity, lack of health care needs, and educational inequalities, I saw these are desperate grounds for political change.
Chicago, Illinois
2022 Ferguson Institute | Student Panelist
Portland, Oregon
55th Annual Migrant Education Conference | Closing Keynote Speaker
MY VOICESince 2020, I've had the privilege of speaking at numerous events and conferences across the United States — from San Antonio, Texas, to Chicago, Illinois, Boston, Massachusetts, and Oregon. My journey as a speaker has taken me across the country. I've seen the impact of my voice, in Congress, and the Oregon legislature, reinvigorating a sense of hope for the future. I recognize the importance of amplifying my voice in spaces that have historically excluded people like me. My experiences have afforded me a unique perspective that not only represents my journey, but echoes the experiences of my parents, and countless others on similar paths. Sharing my story is a testament to their journeys and our resilience as a community.
My Voice
I would be delighted to speak at your event, join a pannel, or deliver a presentation on a topic of interest. Please fill out this request form and I will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
During the summer of 2021, my family and I were the focus of a short documentary, showcasing the realities faced by many migrant families in Oregon.
The Migrant Spirit• Northwest Regional Education Service District