Sofia Vergel is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, majoring in government with a minor in applied economics and a certificate in environment and sustainability. Vergel is passionate about voting rights, elections, and democracy. Prior to transferring to UT Austin as a sophomore, Vergel served as the student coordinator for UT San Antonio’s chapter of Jolt Action, a civic engagement organization, following her role as vice president. She was also a member of the UT Student Government’s Government Relations Agency and the Longhorn Singers show choir. Off campus, Vergel interned with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office and volunteered as an interpreter for Venezuelan asylum seekers under The University of Texas School of Law’s Mithoff Pro Bono Program. Outside her academic and professional life, Vergel enjoys singing, baking, and spending time with her loved ones. After graduation, Vergel plans to pursue a career in federal policymaking.