Alejandro Tamez is a senior at The University of Texas at Arlington, majoring in English. He participated in the Somos Líderes Fellowship, where he canvassed over 300 homes and supported civic engagement initiatives across Dallas and Tarrant Counties. On campus, Tamez served as student body vice president and was involved in organizations such as the League of United Latin American Citizens and Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporated. He also represented students as vice chair of The University of Texas System Student Advisory Council and advocated for higher education reform in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the university. After graduation, Tamez plans to pursue law school and a career focused on public service, advocacy, and community leadership.