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NextGen SPA Profile: Sarai Ceceña
  • Pronouns: She/Her
  • Hometown: Indio, California
  • College/University: UCLA
  • Major: Political Science, Education (Minor)

Tell us a little about yourself?

“Academic Interests: I study political theory and education and enjoy learning how they intersect. I also have experience in policy research, some of which focused on race, education, or both.

Career Goals: I hope to attend law school and work as an attorney supporting immigrants, specifically migrant farm workers in California. I am interested in doing policy research and working to better understand and support these communities.

Hobbies: I love to make matcha and coffee!”

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

I want to be an attorney, serving immigrants and the migrant farm worker community, similar to the work I did during my internship last summer.

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

Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a woman hoping to be an attorney one day, I admire her story and journey as a woman, wife, and mother in the legal field. Even for very polarizing issues, RBG could speak with so much grace. She seemed very wise and personable, and I feel like we could have a great conversation about law and everyday topics.

Who is your favorite public servant and why?

Justice Sotomayor, as a Latina who wants to pursue law, I appreciate the work she has done and how she speaks so boldly and firmly.