Christopher Perez is pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His professional and community experience includes work with the Santa Barbara Tenants Union, where he supported tenant organizing and housing advocacy, and an internship with the Office of U.S. Representative Joaquín Castro (TX-20), where he assisted with constituent services and legislative research. He previously served as a conservation department intern at the San Antonio Water System, supporting community outreach and water conservation initiatives. Perez has also worked on a redevelopment project in San Antonio’s historic Westside, coordinating with city departments and community stakeholders. His career interests center on local government, public policy, and community-centered urban development.