Araceli Avendaño

Community Action Partnership of Madera County
Hometown: Madera, California
School: California State University Fresno
Degree: Business Administration & Finance In Progress
Placement: Child Labor Coalition/National Consumers League

“NMSHSA has been life-changing by helping me form connections and exposing me to office work dynamics. Meeting with Congressional representatives and labor staffers while advocating for the CARE Act has improved my public speaking skills and developed a better understanding of public policy. I will cherish this unimaginable opportunity for the rest of my life. I know this internship has opened many doors for me and furthermore, has gave me renewed confidence."