2021 - 2022 Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Angelina Ramirez
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Classification: Senior
Majors: International Relations and Global Studies Major with a Business Spanish Certificate and BDP Human Rights and Social Justice Certificate
Area of law interested in: International Human Rights Law
Angelina is a Senior pursuing an IRG Major, Business Spanish Certificate, and BDP Human Rights and Social Justice Certificate. Passionate about advocacy and the international human rights system, Angelina is working towards becoming a human rights attorney. She is proud to be part of Minority Women Pursuing Law's next generation of leaders.
Angelina lives by the quote, “El más grande pecado, si existen los pecados, es la indiferencia.” - Angelina’s great grandfather, Señor Carlos Pacheco
Angelina Ramirez
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Classification: Senior
Majors: International Relations and Global Studies Major with a Business Spanish Certificate and BDP Human Rights and Social Justice Certificate
Area of law interested in: International Human Rights Law
Angelina is a Senior pursuing an IRG Major, Business Spanish Certificate, and BDP Human Rights and Social Justice Certificate. Passionate about advocacy and the international human rights system, Angelina is working towards becoming a human rights attorney. She is proud to be part of Minority Women Pursuing Law's next generation of leaders.
Angelina lives by the quote, “El más grande pecado, si existen los pecados, es la indiferencia.” - Angelina’s great grandfather, Señor Carlos Pacheco
VICE PRESIDENT
Marianne Nader
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: International Relations and Global Studies Major with a Minor in Arabic and
BDP Leadership and Ethics in Law, Government, and Politics Certificate
Area of law interested in: International Law
Marianne is a junior majoring in International Relations and Global Studies with a minor in Arabic and a BDP in Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government from San Antonio, TX. She is interested in International Law. In her free time, Marianne loves to bake and share her desserts with her friends and family!
Marianne lives by the quote, “I'm no longer accepting things I cannot change. I am changing things I cannot accept." - Angela Davis
Marianne Nader
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: International Relations and Global Studies Major with a Minor in Arabic and
BDP Leadership and Ethics in Law, Government, and Politics Certificate
Area of law interested in: International Law
Marianne is a junior majoring in International Relations and Global Studies with a minor in Arabic and a BDP in Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government from San Antonio, TX. She is interested in International Law. In her free time, Marianne loves to bake and share her desserts with her friends and family!
Marianne lives by the quote, “I'm no longer accepting things I cannot change. I am changing things I cannot accept." - Angela Davis
SECRETARY
Romelia Acosta
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Classification: Senior
Major: Corporate Communications
Area of law interested in: Corporate Law
Romelia is a Corporate Communications major, born and raised in El Paso, TX. In Romelia's free time, she likes to take dance classes and lift weights. Romelia has a passion and an interest for pursuing Corporate Law after her undergrad.
Romelia lives by the quote, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone".
Romelia Acosta
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Classification: Senior
Major: Corporate Communications
Area of law interested in: Corporate Law
Romelia is a Corporate Communications major, born and raised in El Paso, TX. In Romelia's free time, she likes to take dance classes and lift weights. Romelia has a passion and an interest for pursuing Corporate Law after her undergrad.
Romelia lives by the quote, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone".
TREASURER
Tehreem Siddiqui
Hometown: Allen, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: Government and French Majors and Business Minor
Area of law interested in: Corporate Law
Tehreem is a junior majoring in Government and French from Allen, TX. She hopes to begin her career in law with Corporate Law. In her free time, Tehreem enjoys watching shows (her favorites are The Office and Breaking Bad) and spending time with her family.
Tehreem lives by the quote, “You cannot shake hands with a clenched First” - Indira Gandhi
Tehreem Siddiqui
Hometown: Allen, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: Government and French Majors and Business Minor
Area of law interested in: Corporate Law
Tehreem is a junior majoring in Government and French from Allen, TX. She hopes to begin her career in law with Corporate Law. In her free time, Tehreem enjoys watching shows (her favorites are The Office and Breaking Bad) and spending time with her family.
Tehreem lives by the quote, “You cannot shake hands with a clenched First” - Indira Gandhi
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Veronica Alcantar
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: English and Mexican American Studies Majors with Government Minor and
BDP Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government Certificate
Area of law interested in: Civil and Human Rights Law
Veronica is very excited to be the new Public Relations Officer for MWPL. Her biggest role model is Elle Woods and her future goals are to go to law school, fight for justice and equality for all, and one day run for public office. Veronica loves baking, dancing, historical fashion, and anything pink. She knows that MWPL is going to have a great year!
Veronica lives by the quote, “Have courage and be kind.”
Veronica Alcantar
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: English and Mexican American Studies Majors with Government Minor and
BDP Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government Certificate
Area of law interested in: Civil and Human Rights Law
Veronica is very excited to be the new Public Relations Officer for MWPL. Her biggest role model is Elle Woods and her future goals are to go to law school, fight for justice and equality for all, and one day run for public office. Veronica loves baking, dancing, historical fashion, and anything pink. She knows that MWPL is going to have a great year!
Veronica lives by the quote, “Have courage and be kind.”
HISTORIAN
Sera Gonzalez
Hometown: Edinburg, TX
Classification: Senior
Majors: Accounting and Government
Area of law interested in: Tax/Revenue Law
Sera is a Senior pursuing Accounting and Government degrees from Edinburg, TX. She hopes to one day become an attorney and fulfill her goal in helping others. In her free time, Sera likes to read and listen to true crime podcasts. She also loves going to and completing escape rooms.
Sera lives by the quote, “If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” - Michele Ruiz
Sera Gonzalez
Hometown: Edinburg, TX
Classification: Senior
Majors: Accounting and Government
Area of law interested in: Tax/Revenue Law
Sera is a Senior pursuing Accounting and Government degrees from Edinburg, TX. She hopes to one day become an attorney and fulfill her goal in helping others. In her free time, Sera likes to read and listen to true crime podcasts. She also loves going to and completing escape rooms.
Sera lives by the quote, “If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” - Michele Ruiz
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Caroline Leal
Hometown: Edinburg, Tx
Classification: Sophomore
Majors: English (Liberal Arts Honors) Major and Government Minor
Area of law interested in: Marriage/ Family Law and Criminal Law
Growing up around water, Caroline learned to be fluid in all aspects of her life. Whether the setting was in her competitive swimming world, teaching kids how to float, or making Photoshop creations, Caroline wanted to test boundaries and push past any pre-set limitations.
Caroline lives by the quote, “I have problems, but problems don’t have me.” - Carrie Fisher
Caroline Leal
Hometown: Edinburg, Tx
Classification: Sophomore
Majors: English (Liberal Arts Honors) Major and Government Minor
Area of law interested in: Marriage/ Family Law and Criminal Law
Growing up around water, Caroline learned to be fluid in all aspects of her life. Whether the setting was in her competitive swimming world, teaching kids how to float, or making Photoshop creations, Caroline wanted to test boundaries and push past any pre-set limitations.
Caroline lives by the quote, “I have problems, but problems don’t have me.” - Carrie Fisher
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Emma Guan
Hometown: Austin, Tx
Classification: Freshman
Majors: International Relations & Global Studies and Economics with a Minor in
Philosophy of Law
Area of law interested in: International Law
Emma is beyond excited to be the new mentorship coordinator. She is currently double majoring in international relations and global studies and economics, and hopes to eventually work in international law. In her free time, she enjoys rewatching The Queen's Gambit and spending time with friends.
Emma lives by the quote, "Art comes from art." -Cy Twombly
Emma Guan
Hometown: Austin, Tx
Classification: Freshman
Majors: International Relations & Global Studies and Economics with a Minor in
Philosophy of Law
Area of law interested in: International Law
Emma is beyond excited to be the new mentorship coordinator. She is currently double majoring in international relations and global studies and economics, and hopes to eventually work in international law. In her free time, she enjoys rewatching The Queen's Gambit and spending time with friends.
Emma lives by the quote, "Art comes from art." -Cy Twombly
