Joseline (Josie) Avila

Joseline "Josie" Avila is a senior at The University of Texas at El Paso double majoring in communication studies and political science. Proud to be from the U.S.-Mexico border, she is passionate about elevating her predominantly Spanish-speaking community's knowledge and engagement in politics. During the 2020 election, Avila interned with Know My Ballot, which vetted political candidates and translated fact-checked findings to Spanish, targeting low voter-turnout areas in the community. She has also served the student body as a senator-at-large in the Student Government Association and as president of IGNITE at UTEP, which empowers young women to run for office.