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Emily Veloz

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As a passionate advocate, empath, and leader, I utilize my privilege of a voice often. With my passions in mind, I plan on completing my bachelor's degree in Political Science with minor in Peace Studies to further implement change in the world. Being a woman from a marginalized group living in the Bronx, I've been heavily involved in activism from a young age. Despite the given dangers growing up in my community, I quickly learned the amount of power and influence a single voice may have. My experiences pushed me to take larger risks in my career, motivating me to move across the country on my own in pursuit of higher education. Now on campus, thousands of miles from home, I've begun to cultivate my own sense of community within the institution. I'm heavily involved in many organizations such as the Peace Studies Union, Ethnic Studies Society, Activists Coalition, and I maintain an executive role in both the Feminist and Inner Peace clubs. Looking forward, I hope to attend a highly-esteemed law school and establish a career in human rights law and international humanitarian work.

Education

Chapman University

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Political Science and Government
  • Minors:
    • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Saint Vincent Ferrer Hs

High School
2016 - 2020

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Political Science and Government, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Government Relations

    • Dream career goals:

      United Nations

    • Intern

      Vera Institute of Justice
      2022 – Present3 years
    • Student Mentor

      College Key Foundation
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Educator

      lululemon
      2021 – 2021
    • Tour Guide and Office Assistant

      Chapman University
      2021 – Present4 years
    • Intern

      Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez
      2019 – 2019

    Sports

    Softball

    Club
    2017 – 20203 years

    Lacrosse

    Varsity
    2016 – 20204 years

    Awards

    • Ferrer Falcon Award, Coach's Award

    Arts

    • Saint Vincent Ferrer High School

      Music
      2018 – 2020
    • Chapman University

      Music Criticism
      2021 – 2021
    • Saint Vincent Ferrer High School

      Theatre
      A Beautiful Day for a Duel
      2016 – 2017

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      NYC Department of Education — Student Mentor
      2016 – Present
    • Volunteering

      NYC Department of Education — Tutor
      2016 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Chapman Activists Coalition — Participant
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      College Key Foundation — Mentor
      2020 – 2021
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez — Intern
      2019 – 2019
    • Advocacy

      Independent — Advocate and presidential rally volunteer
      2011 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy