Marisol Castro graduated from GCU in December 2023 with her Bachelor’s degree in Government with an emphasis in Legal Studies and minor in Business Management. She enjoys going on early morning hikes, visiting coffee shops around the valley, only doing legs at the gym, practicing nail care, and caring for her plants.

My name is Bryanda Moreno Verdugo. I was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. My family immigrated to Phoenix when I was two years old and have stayed here ever since. Now I live with my mom and two younger siblings while studying Psychology at GCU, with a full ride scholarship from Dream.US, while waiting for my DACA application to be approved.

Hello! My name is Priscila Romero. I am a 21 year old paving my way through higher education. Currently, I am finishing off my third year at Arizona State University.

For the entirety of my life, I have been continually confronted with political issues related to my citizenship status. My adolescence revolved around the controversial debate of deportation of undocumented immigrants. While my classmates had the opportunity to explore the endless terrain of our country, I longed for the possibility of leaving the four walls of my room.

I began to volunteer with Aliento as a senior in high school to learn more about the work they were doing and was motivated to continue to work with them. While volunteering, I learned about the impact of tuition inequity for undocumented students.

Hello everyone my name is Nicholas Hernandez, I am a current student at Arizona State University triple majoring in Justice Studies, Political Science, and Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and I come from a mixed-status family. I am a first generation student and I love iced coffee.

I’m not making a sound in an effort to not wake up my family. It's 12 a.m .and I should be in bed, I can’t get any sleep. It’s been a rough week for my dad, and I’m helping in the only way I know how to.

Hello! My name is Britney Vera. I am an incoming senior at Mesa High School. I was born in Mesa, Arizona and am a daughter of immigrant parents who migrated to the U.S. in 1998, therefore I’m in a mixed status family. I love to journal, work out, and do my makeup!

Hello! My name is Diego Acevedo. I was born in Chihuahua Mexico and immigrated to the United States at the age of 2. I love to make music and any kind of art.

Hey everyone my name is Daniela Chavira, I am a current student at Grand Canyon University in the Honors College majoring in mechanical engineering. I was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and immigrated to Arizona at around ten months old. I enjoy painting/drawing and helping others.

Hello everyone, my name is Juan Carlos Cisneros Suarez. I was born in Nogales Sonora, Mexico, and I immigrated to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of seven. I enjoy robotics and doing volunteer work.

My name is Emely Saenz Gomez, I was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona and I am a graduating senior at Westwood High School. I enjoy spending time with my family, love playing my guitar and singing. I also love to watch and play soccer as it is my favorite sport.

Hi, my name is Diana Quintana! I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. I’m a soon-to-be sophomore at Arizona State University, I enjoy painting, and going to coffee shops a lot!

My name is Abril Valenzuela Romero, I am 18 years old, and I am a Senior at Xavier College Preparatory. I was born in Scottsdale, Arizona, and raised here by my parents who are from Torreón, Coahuila.

Hello, my name is Darian Benitez Sanchez, I am 18 years old and I am an undocumented student at Brophy College Prep. I was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and came to the United States at the age of four, in 2007.

My story in this country begins all the way back in September of 2004 when my parents made the decision to cross the border and come into this country. They left everything behind: their lives, family, and friends.

The Arts & Healing workshops are like healing circles and dedicated to people in the immigrant community. Every month there's a new healing topic that inspires an art activity.