;School (Cohort):University of Nebraska Omaha (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in:Political Science and Sociology
;Country:USA
;Email:[[Special:EmailUser/Marissamorales]]
|}Marissa Morales is a first-generation college student at the University of Nebraska-Omaha where she is double majoring in ''Political Science'' and ''Sociology'' as well as minoring in ''Latin American/Latino/Chicano Studies'' and ''Nonprofit Management''. Her college experience has drawn her to the world of nonprofits where she is able to work directly with the community and effectively advocate for public change. Some of the most notable issues that she advocates for include: immigration, healthcare, education and human rights.
==Bio==Marissa Morales is a first-generation college student at At the University of Nebraska-Omaha where she , Marissa is double majoring heavily involved and holds positions in ''Political Science'' and ''a variety of organizations. She is the secretary of the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology'' as well as minoring in ''Latin American/Latino/Chicano Studies'' and ''Nonprofit Management''Honors Society. Her college experience has drawn her to She also had the privilege of co-founding the world Association of Latino Professional For America (ALPFA) Chapter at UNO with one of nonprofits her closest friends. And just recently Marissa was elected into Student Government where she is able to work directly with serves as the community Arts and effectively advocate Sciences Senator and the Chair for public change. Some of the most notable issues that she advocates for include: immigration, healthcare, education and human rights. Campus Improvement Committee
At the University of Nebraska-OmahaIn 2020, Marissa has held leadership positions in Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., as began her internship within the Multicultural Greek Council Representative Health Care Access and Social Chairthe Economic Justice Programs at Nebraska Appleseed. She has also had the privilege of co-founding is eager to be able to work with community leaders and advocate for policy that fits the Association need of Latino Professional For America (ALPFA) Chapter at UNOall Nebraskans. And just recently As Marissa was elected into Student Government where she serves as the Arts gets closer to graduation, her goal is to get her master's in public Administration or urban Studies and Sciences Senatorcontinue to work locally.
As she gets closer ==What is my "Why?"=="My "why" is to graduation, Marissa hopes that she can continue empower others to support first generation college students as well as low-income families believe in their own abilities and students to set themselves up for success. I was lucky enough to have mentors in my life who are unable pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and apply to obtain the necessary resources as many opportunities that would present themselves to advance in societyme. Her long-term goal is The guidance of my mentors showed me that there were no limits to the kinds of goals I could have whether that meant saying I would run for Mayor in Omaha or open her my own nonprofit . Each time they would present me with a new opportunity that would take on could lead me to my goals. Knowing that I am a first generation college student I want to be there to support students who aren't sure of what they want to do or whether they are making the issue of Recidivism, where prisoners right decisions. I believe everyone can do what they set their minds to as long as they have access the right people around them to rehabilitation centers and be able to further their educationsupport them. ==Achievements=="<br />==Social media profiles2020 Cohort Documentation:==
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