Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Babysitting And Childcare
Ethnic Studies
Foreign Languages
Gender Studies
Human Rights
Law
Social Justice
Spanish
True Crime
Collecting
Reading
Academic
Anthropology
Cultural
Humanities
Law
Young Adult
I read books multiple times per week
Veronica Godina
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I'm Verónica Godína, a passionate advocate for immigration rights and juvenile justice. I have a personal connection to immigration rights due to my family's mixed citizenship status. As a student at Brown University, my studies focus on Latin American and Caribbean Studies and Migration Studies, allowing me to comprehend these complex issues.
Recently, I volunteered at a Mexico City shelter supporting deported DACA youth, solidifying my commitment to just immigration policies. Studying migration at El Colegio de Mexico further expanded my insight.
In Chicago, I volunteer as a translator at a sanctuary church, aiding migrants seeking asylum. As an intern at an all-female-run law firm in Chicago, I assist in the cases of queer and female migrants from Latin America. I aspire to be an immigration lawyer providing pro-bono work at the border for equal access to justice.
Committed to juvenile justice, I volunteer at Rhode Island for Community and Justice, participating in non-punitive juvenile hearing boards. I'm honored to serve on the Rhode Island governor-appointed Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee.
Brown has recognized my dedication with honors, including the Bonner Fellowship, Global Experiential Learning and Teaching Grant, and Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award. I'm also a 2x recipient of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
My journey is driven by an unwavering passion for immigration rights and juvenile justice. I strive for a just and inclusive society as an immigration lawyer, supporting marginalized communities and working toward equity.
Education
Brown University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Ethnic Studies
GPA:
4
University of Chicago Laboratory High School
High SchoolGPA:
3.7
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Country Conditions Researcher
Valdez and Villim Law Firm2022 – Present2 years
Sports
Badminton
Club2018 – 20213 years
Soccer
Junior Varsity2017 – 20214 years
Research
Curriculum and Instruction
Brown University — Course Developer2022 – 2023Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Providence Public School District — Course Developer2022 – 2022
Arts
Brown University
Videography2022 – 2023
Public services
Advocacy
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Peer Leaders — Peer Leader2017 – 2021Advocacy
Rhode Island After School Network — Volunteer2023 – PresentAdvocacy
Latinos Unidos — Club President2017 – 2021Volunteering
Otros Dreams en Acción — Volunteer2023 – 2023Volunteering
Bonner Fellowship — Bonner Fellow2021 – PresentAdvocacy
Becoming Racially Aware and Valuing Ethnicity Conference — Co-Founder2017 – 2021Volunteering
Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America — Tutor2020 – 2021Volunteering
Fourth Presbyterian Church — Translator2023 – PresentAdvocacy
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee — Committee Member2023 – PresentAdvocacy
Rhode Island for Community and Justice — Juvenile Justice Intern2021 – Present