Hello, name is Gabriela Alfaro! Originally from California, I moved to North Carolina in 2017. I attended Hunter Huss High School from 2021-2025 and graduated third of my class, with a 4.4 GPA. I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a child, I always had an eclectic mind, constantly indulging in topics that interested me, such as writing and reading. It wasn't until middle school that I began to engage with social science in response to personal changes and societal shifts; the further I dove into the Psychological world, the more I realized how much power the mind held. As a clinical psychiatrist, I aspire to dismantle obstacles faced by Queer, BIPOC, women, and other minorities in the field, aiming to be a role model for others. During my childhood in a low-income area of Los Angeles and mixed background in North Carolina, I witnessed numerous accounts of people who needed assistance but were hesitant to seek it due to financial concerns, distrust of the system, or other reasons. These experiences have deeply impacted me and motivated me to promote the importance of mental health within these communities. Thankful for all the opportunities provided through my schooling, I have participated in and led multiple community-based initiatives. Outside of academics, I enjoy snuggling up with a good book of any genre or hiking to ease my mind – I can't preach mental health without practicing it!

• Front Desk Assistant

  Libraries · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Server

  Food & Beverages · Covenant Village

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

• Advocacy
• Politics
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Representative

  Advocacy · LGBTQ+ Center at UNC-Chapel Hill

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  Creating a safe environment for queer individuals on campus.

• Co-President

  Volunteering · Hunter Huss Student Government

  2021 – 2025

  Mission:

  Since Freshman year, I have been an active member of the Student Government Association (SGA). I organize and participate in various events within my school and the community, frequently being at the forefront as a leader or primary planner. From food pantries to fundraising for our school, our SGA is constantly dedicated to doing our best to support other schools and organizations.

• Volunteer

  Public Service (Politics) · Kamala Harris 2024 Campaign

  2024 – 2024

  Mission:

  As someone who prioritizes my involvement in social justice and other political movements, I took the opportunity to volunteer in a 2024 presidential campaign in my local county. I mainly assisted in answering phone calls, going door-to-door campaigning, and other public interactions within my county. Our overall goal was to spread the message and objectives of Harris and Walz to a majority red state; if we were able to reach at least one voter, we accomplished our goal.

• Hunter Huss Representative

  Advocacy · Superintendent Student Advisory Council

  2024 – 2025

  Mission:

  Having been granted the honor of representing my school in front of the Superintendent and the school board, I meet with other scholars monthly to discuss the issues affecting our district and have our voices heard to apply change.

• Co-Leader

  Advocacy · Club Unified

  2023 – 2025

  Mission:

  Aiming to create an environment with respect and acceptance for those with disabilities, I traveled to different events by their side to show support and understanding of our differences, yet also learning to acknowledge our similarities.