Vicki Bonilla

Q. Can you describe your background? My name is Victoria Bonilla (she/they) but I go by Vicki. I’m a low-income/daughter of immigrants third year in the College double majoring in Anthropology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. I grew up in Houston (Coahuiltecan...

Ireri Rivas

Ireri Rivas, Director of Student Support Services, nurtures a supportive environment to enhance personal, professional and social experiences of the UChicago FLI community members. She highlights the diversity of FLI students and encourages them to find spaces that...

Alex Duarte

Q. What is your background and what are you involved in at the university? A. Hi! My name is Alex Duarte and I am a 3rd year Computational and Applied Math major from the small town of Douglas, Arizona. On campus I work as student coordinator for the CCSS, am a lead...

Lauren Beard

Lauren Beard, a third-year doctoral student at the University of Chicago Department of Sociology, actively contributes to national and campus-based initiatives for FLI students. She reflects on her identities and encourages fellow members of the FLI community to...

Janiel Santos

Janiel Santos is a Master of Public Policy (MPP) candidate at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Sharing her experiences as a first-generation student, she encourages incoming FLI students to seek spaces and mentors that celebrate FLI identities...