Student Ambassadors

Saúl Rascon Salazar is a sophomore at Loyola Marymount University studying International Relations & French. He is originally from Sonora, Mexico & began my work in advocacy with the Dream On Campaign after finding out he was undocumented in 2016 and qualifying for the DACA program. Having led The DreamON Campaign at Brophy College Prep in Arizona, Saúl has years of hands-on experience in immigration advocacy & local legislative action. Saúl enjoys advocating & being a voice for those who do not feel as empowered to speak out against our unjust immigration system its treatment towards us.

My name is Sofia Sámano-Funk and I am a recent graduate from Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School. I will be attending Brown University in the fall. During my time at Cristo Rey, I was involved in the debate team, folklórico group, and Student Leadership Society.

I am invested in social justice in my community and beyond, with my passion primarily in housing, immigration, and racial justice. At Brown, I hope to explore studies related to Education, Environmental Studies, and Political Science, with the ultimate goal of becoming either a teacher or policymaker. I endeavor to disrupt oppressive systems and build a more just society in all of my pursuits.

Hello, my name Is Aileen Sarmiento Velasco. I am a recent graduate from Seattle Prep, and I will be continuing my education at Gonzaga University this fall. During my time at Prep I was an executive on the Diversity Council for Latinx Club.

I have always made an effort to speak out about injustices and inequities because I am a first-generation woman of color from a low-income background and have seen firsthand how inequality and injustice affects people specifically in the Seattle area. By growing up in the Central District for most of my childhood I witnessed how poverty and other racial and socioeconomic inequalities affect marginalized people and future generations. Through my activism I hope to bring attention to the struggles that Black, Indigenous, and other people of color face everyday as a result of systemic racism.

Hello! My name is Darian Benitez Sanchez and I am an undocumented student at Brophy College Prep. As an immigrant, I've had a front-row seat at the injustices that the members of our communities have to endure, Thankfully, I have had the opportunity to work with the Brophy/Xavier Advocacy Club, Brophy Culture Project, ACLU, and Aliento towards justice for those who have been stripped of it. I also love Yerba Mate.