Alondra Reyes

Paralegal

Alondra is an Asylum and Detention Paralegal at NMILC. Here she is in charge of organizing monthly client clinics, leading Spanish legal presentations in ICE detentions, and working collaboratively with clients to submit asylum and work permit applications. Not only is Alondra passionate about helping clients directly but also implementing lasting change through policy. Specifically Senate Bill 172 which terminates contracts between New Mexico and ICE in regards to ICE detentions. Alondra has presented to partner organizations about SB172, provided radio and TV interviews on SB172, and delivered public comment in support of the bill. Prior to joining the Asylum and Detention Team, Alondra was a Paralegal on the Survivor Advancement Team at NMILC, where she managed pending U Visa and VAWA client cases. Alondra graduated cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a double B.A. in Psychology and Spanish.