June 3, 2025

NextGen SPA Profile: Rossy Sierra

  • Pronouns: She/Her
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  • College/University: University of Washington
  • Major: Sociology

Tell us a little about yourself?

Hi my name is Rossy Sierra. I’m a third-year Sociology major with minors in Human Rights and Public Policy at the University of Washington in Seattle. My academic interests focus on immigration, access to higher education, and social mobility. I’ve been involved in community-based research with the WA Commission on Hispanic Affairs and another project through the Seattle Department of Transportation. Outside of my studies, I’m a Latine Student Union board member and enjoy reading and baking.

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

I don’t really have a dream job, but I know that I would love to help those in communities that look like one that I came from achieve their goals whether that be access to higher education, increasing their social mobility, or helping them on their pathway to citizenship.

If you could have dinner with anyone in the world (deceased or alive), who would it be and why?

Norberta, she was a close family friend who passed away when I was young. I knew her as a person who cared for me up until the age of 6 but now as an adult I would love to get to know more about her life through her instead of stories through others.

Who is your favorite public servant and why?

My favorite public servant is Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. I like how she has used her platform to discuss latine and working class issues.