Katherine "Kat" Alvarez is a senior at The University of Texas at Dallas studying political science. Previously, Alvarez has interned with the Potter County Municipal Court as a volunteer attorney for the youth focused Teen Court program. She also regularly volunteers with the Potter County Elections Office as a voting clerk. Furthermore, she has volunteered for state-wide and Presidential campaigns. In her hometown, she regularly participated in symbolic political protests, such as the rally for gun reform and the women's march. On campus, she is a member of several clubs that promote civic engagement, and she is the secretary to the JOLT UTD chapter– a student club that primarily focuses on promoting voting in the Latinx community. Alvarez is also involved with student government and works to create a welcoming and inclusive space for students as an appointed student government senator. She is passionate about civic engagement, and criminal justice reform. Her past internship and volunteer experiences fuel her interest in criminal justice policy and in using poverty advocacy as a democratizing legal tool. Outside of her professional aspirations, she enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and tweeting excessively during presidential debates.