Alondra Reyes is a Paralegal at NMILC. She exemplifies NMILC’s leadership pipeline, having first joined as a pre-law fellow with our Survivor Advancement Team. Alondra assists clients with T Visa, U Visa and VAWA consultations, deciphering what form of humanitarian relief is best suited to the situation. Alondra is interested in the intersection of policy, law, and research related to aiding the immigrant community, and hopes to help through direct legal assistance and policy advocacy. Her experiences as a child of immigrants fuels her work and passion for helping New Mexico’s immigrant community.
“It’s important to acknowledge the good that comes from the resilience of our immigrant communities. The cultural wealth that comes from overcoming systemic barriers shows us that community power is essential in the advancement of our immigrant people.”