Yareliz Mendez-Zamora

Yareliz Mendez-Zamora is a daughter of revolutions. Born and raised in Miami, Yareliz grew up listening to her familys immigration stories and constantly draws inspiration from them. Her family comes from La Tierra de Lagos y Volcanes Nicaragua. She recently graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in English and History, as well as a Minor in Latin American Studies. She is involved with Latina Rebels, was a coordinator of the Latin@ Diaspora in the Americas Program, a Student Government Senator, interned at the Broward Public Defenders Office, was an ambassador at La Casita and more.