Ana Hebbard is a junior at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley majoring in English with a minor in legal studies and on the pre-law track. On campus, Hebbard served as vice president of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society and attorney for the Mock Trial Competition team. Hebbard was also a member of the Pre-Law Society, Political Science Association, and Model UN. Her volunteer work at a local immigrant respite center motivated her to pursue immigration and border crisis issues. Hebbard served as a Congressional Youth Advisory Council member under U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and participated in the Law School Summer Preparation Institute. Off campus, Hebbard volunteered with local youth and businesses. In 2023, she received an associate degree in interdisciplinary studies from South Texas College. After graduation, Hebbard plans on attending law school to pursue a career in immigration, transactional, or intellectual property law. She is excited to learn more about the impact that laws have and how she can play a role in their advancement.