Andres Garcia is a junior at The University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in political science with a minor in legal reasoning. On campus, Garcia served as the vice president of the El Paso Mock Trial Association and has competed in national tournaments in Texas and Arizona. Garcia has also served as a senator-at-large for the UTEP Student Government Association and as co-chair of both the Welfare and Outreach Committees, focusing on student well-being and campus engagement. Garcia is also on the Liberal Arts Dean’s List and is an Honors student. Off campus, Garcia worked at Spencer Trial Attorneys, P.C., and volunteered with the Socorro Coalition for Elderly Assistance. After graduating, Garcia plans to attend law school to pursue a career in criminal defense and appellate litigation.