Priscilla Garza

TMC and East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
Hometown: Mission, Texas
School: South Texas College/University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Degree: Applied Science Paralegal & Political Science in Progress
Placement: Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

“The NMSHSA internship experience helped me grow personally and professionally. This internship was the stepping stone for my career path, and it made me realize I wanted to pursue a law degree. It helped me become more self-aware and more involved in my community.