America Leon (she/her) is a second-year undergraduate student at Contra Costa College majoring in philosophy. Passionate about expanding social equity in marginalized communities, America aspires to attend law school and pursue a career as a civil rights attorney. This fall she began an internship at Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, assisting with law, policy, and community organizing efforts. Emphasizing the importance of written communication for igniting societal change and as a mechanism for keeping people informed about critical issues, America works as a community health reporter and journalist for a Bay Area news outlet called The CC Pulse. As a part of the Making Waves Student Advisory Committee, America is eager to contribute to the Making Waves community and support students’ educational journeys in any way she can.
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