Roberto Garcia has previously worked in the Community Engaged Scholar Position (CESP) during the 2023-2024 academic year, partnering with the Allen Neighborhood Center’s (ANC) youth programs that fostered community engagement and agricultural learning after school. Through his service, he has earned the 2023 and 2024 Spartan Volunteer Service Awards, for 100 or more hours of volunteer service for that given year. Most recently, he interned on The Hill with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), learning about government and legal processes. Roberto plans to address social issues by collaboratively combining his cohort’s interests and utilizing their skillset to encourage reform. Recently, he has been selected to lead the Bridge Scholars with the Social Science Scholars Program, for people of color within the program to convene and create community. In this leadership position, he has spoken with members about what they want from the initiative and what resources we can offer to improve their experience within the program. Roberto intends to integrate collaborative strategies in his work through conversing with his cohort of like-minded leaders. He wants to include everyone’s thoughts, opinions, and unique skills when making decisions and executing community reform.