Yesli Aguilar, Texas A&M University
Yesli Aguilar is a rising senior at Texas A&M University, where she studies political science in the Bush School of Government and Public Service, along with a second major in sociology and a minor in Hispanic studies for community engagement. As a first-generation college student and the daughter of immigrants, her academic interests center on structural inequalities affecting immigrant communities in the United States. Her research focuses on the intersection of immigration, education policy, and political behavior, with particular attention to Latino communities. She is especially interested in how inclusive education policies, such as bilingual and newcomer programs, shape political participation, civic engagement, and partisan identification among immigrants and their children. As an undergraduate research assistant at Texas A&M University, she works on research regarding political solidarity and institutional trust in American politics. On campus, she serves on the executive board of the Multicultural Greek Council through Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc., and is an intern with the Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a Ph.D. in political science, focusing on Latino politics, political behavior, and public policy.
