May 30, 2025

NextGen SPA Profile: Marianna Lares

  • Pronouns: She/Her
  • Hometown: Merrillville, Indiana
  • College/University: Indiana University
  • Major: Law and Public Policy

Tell us a little about yourself?

I am an undergrad at IU majoring in Law & Public policy. I am passionate about advocacy, social justice issues, and community development. I hope to become an attorney someday and practice in immigration law and use my knowledge to defend those in underrepresented communities. I am always looking for ways to better myself and connect along the way.

What is your dream job? What kind of impact do you hope to make?

My dream job is to become an immigration attorney someday. The kind of impact that I hope to make is bettering other people’s lives and advocating for those specifically, in underrepresented communities.

Who is your favorite public servant and why?

My favorite public servant is Alexandria Ocasio Cortez because she is a Latina woman like me committed to social justice through her advocacy.