Ashley Avalos is a junior at the University of Notre Dame pursuing a History major with minors in the Hesburgh Program in Public Service, Italian and Marketing. Ashley’s interests tap into a wide net in examining the historical, social, cultural and political significance of Foreign Policy initiatives, Latin American history, and Democracy building efforts both domestically and internationally. At Notre Dame, Ashley is committed to instilling inclusivity and comradery through her participation in 1stGenND, the McInerney Fellows, the Transformational Leaders Program, and Project Fresh.
In her previous work with the largest Hispanic serving civil rights organization, League of United Latin American Citizens, Ashley has developed a curiosity for understanding and addressing the stark divisions faced by minority groups in today’s constitutional government. Her previous research, accomplished through the completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, pushed questions revolving around morality and ethics in government practices when promoting the “public” good. An investigation into topics of colonization, migration, alienation and political cooperation between Latin American powers in the international community and the Latino population in the U.S. are topics she is passionate about.