Santiago Jim Cortez Carabajal IV

Jim Carabajal is serving as a Research and Policy Fellow at LULAC’s National Office in the fall of 2025. A recent graduate of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with a minor in History and is now pursuing a master’s degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University’s School of International Service. Born to Latino parents, including an immigrant mother from Mexico, Jim brings a lived understanding of the social inequalities that too often silence marginalized voices. His commitment to civil rights and equity aligns directly with LULAC’s mission to advance justice for Latinos in the United States.