Loretto Justice Fellowship
Loretto Justice Fellowship matches social work and pre-law students from the University of Texas-El Paso to social justice internships with El Paso-based partner organizations. These organizations are on the front lines of work aligned with Loretto mission and values. Our Loretto Justice Fellows build the capacity of these local partners, contributing to and learning from the critical impact of these organizations.
By Elizabeth O’Hara, 2025-’26 Loretto Justice Fellow My brother and I took time to catch up the other day. Like any siblings, we lead very different lives despite living under…
By Debbie Ledesma, 2025-’26 Loretto Justice Fellow When I first walked into orientation with Loretto Justice Fellowship and Ciudad Nueva, I was stepping into a world that was entirely new…
By Genesis Rodriguez, 2025-’26 Loretto Justice Fellow What a journey this year has been from orientation until now. I still remember how nervous I was to begin this experience, and…
By Dani Felix, 2025 – ’26 Loretto Justice Fellow at Abara As my fellowship comes to an end, I have been thinking a lot about how important it is to…
Loretto Justice Fellow Edward Smith completed his fellowship with the Opportunity Center and reflects on his experience: It has been six months since I finished my last reflection paper, and…
By Luna Palacios, 2025-26′ Loretto Justice Fellow An old friend once told me that the price of community is inconvenience, that it takes time and asks us to think outside…
By Astrid Ochoa, 2025-’26 Loretto Justice Fellow How is your internship or community life experience helping you to engage in or think about social justice? One of the most meaningful…
By Giulianna Alcantarapalai, Loretto Justice Fellow The first day of orientation, I felt very excited for the opportunity to become a part of the Loretto Community. I had heard wonderful…
By Candice Licon, Loretto Justice Fellow Being part of the Loretto Justice Fellowship has been one of the greatest gifts of my life, and I say that with the deepest…
By Dani Felix, Loretto Justice Fellow It’s only been three months since our Loretto Justice Fellowship orientation, but so much has already changed. I remember that day clearly — I…
By Carolina Cardoza-Hererra, Loretto Justice Fellow As time goes by, I’ve realized life has a way of guiding us to the places where we are meant to be. Taking the…
By Ashley Vallecillo, Loretto Justice Fellow Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center (LAIAC) is more than a legal organization; it is a lifeline for individuals and families navigating one of the…
