Nalleli Reyes Garcia

Analyst

An Indigenous immigrant from Michoacán, Mexico, Nalleli arrived in the United States at the age of three. Their status as a former undocumented person led to their interest and involvement in several political campaigns where they learned the art of canvassing and the importance of advocacy. They became interested in research when they were selected as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar and developed an award winning research project that addressed voting behavior and political perception among Native American undergraduate students. Nalleli holds a BA in Native American Studies, with a minor in Political Science, from the University of New Mexico and continues to be an outspoken advocate in their community.