Our volunteers are the heart of Esfuerzo. Their dedication, mentorship, and support make the legal field more accessible to first-generation students. By sharing their time and expertise, they help pave the way for the next generation of legal professionals.

Karla Mora Cervantes

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Jeffe Yang

Attorney, Cook County Public Defender’s Office

Maria Morales

Attorney, Cook County Public Defender’s Office

Melissa Nava

The University of Iowa College of Law

Samantha Plante

University of Iowa College of Law

Valeria Ramirez

Kent-Chicago College of Law

Daniel Kane

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Destiny Saucedo

Joliet Community College

Stephanie Perez

Chicago-Kent College of Law

Camila Bautista

Yale University

Mateo Olvera-Sandoval

The University of Iowa College of Law

Mateo Olvera-Sandoval

The University of Iowa College of Law