Hugo Garcia is a senior at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley majoring in criminal justice with a minor in legal studies. Garcia is an accomplished first-generation college student whose goal is to bring opportunities back to his community in the Rio Grande Valley. Garcia was a legislative intern at the Texas State Capitol during the 87th session of the Texas Legislature with Texas State Representative Armando Martinez (TX-39), who represents the lower region of South Texas and Garcia's hometown. Garcia was involved in legislation that passed the Texas House of Representatives that would establish a law school in the Rio Grande Valley. After graduation, Garcia plans to attend law school. He is passionate about protecting human rights, social justice, and criminal justice reform.