Ethan Hernandez is a senior at The University of Texas at San Antonio, majoring in English with a minor in public administration. While interning at Project STAY, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting first-generation college students to attend college, Hernandez found he was passionate about education. During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Hernandez interned with State Senator Jose Menendez (HD-26), where he assisted the senator in fighting for greater access to high-quality education for Texas's most disadvantaged students. He has also volunteered as a literacy tutor for Communities in Schools at Colby Glass Elementary School. After graduation, Hernandez hopes to attend law school and return to Project STAY to advocate for greater educational opportunities for San Antonio's students.