Jose Manuel Maldonado-Morales is graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelors in educational studies and American ethnic studies and a minor in labor studies as a first generation student. Jose has participated in FCNL’s Spring Lobby Weekend for three consecutive years, as well as participating in a Friends Place Fly-in. Jose worked with organizations dedicated to promoting higher education for Latino and Indigenous students, created lesson plans for preschool to high school students, and actively engaged with the community to create safe spaces.
As a first generation undocumented student, Jose is determined to make family, friends and community proud through advocacy work.