Elizabeth Jaimez

Elizabeth Jaimez serves as a Research and Policy fellow in the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in Washington, DC. She is beyond grateful and happy to be a part of LULAC’s mission and is eager to contribute to research. Born and raised in Ventura County, she is a first generation Mexican-American in her last year of undergrad at the University of California, Riverside pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Linguistics with a double minor in Political Science and Philosophy. She is an advocate for language accessibility and is passionate about connecting college students and youth with resources that positively impact their education and well-being. Elizabeth has worked in education for three years as a Youth Development Specialist in the Inland Empire for diverse elementary students and faculty. She has provided support and accountability in her role and has proven exceptional professionalism working in education. Through creativity and open mindedness, she has supported staff and students with adequate translation to a grand population of Spanish speakers of the school’s participants and has engaged in projects pertaining to youth. At UC Riverside, she was in student leadership and involved in sister chapters across the UC’s and Cal State’s. Being nominated for Director of Internal Affairs in Latino Business Student Association (LBSA) at UC Riverside, she has executed successful events and strengthened professional relationships. She connected diverse Latino students with career opportunities that included recruiters visits and preparation workshops. She hosted unique events including an alumni mixer, LinkedIn Workshop, Event Hosting Management workshop, and LBSA’s first Professional Summit, themed “Representando Mi Cultura en Diversos Campos Profesionales” - “Representing My Culture in Diverse Career Fields” in collaboration with organizations of UC Riverside. Elizabeth was able to successfully provide sponsorship and catering with Raising Canes to over 200 attendees. Elizabeth was recognized as Board Member of the Month by her executive board and is a scholarship recipient, awarded by United Latino Student Association for demonstrating personal and professional growth. She has served as a mentor and a direct source of contact for students of various ages in her community. She wants to continue as an advocate for Latino populations. For this, she plans on attending law school in the future to be a voice for marginalized communities.