Catalina Giraldo is a QuestBridge Scholar from Cali, Colombia pursuing a major in Public Policy and a minor in Education and Psychology. At Duke University, she is currently exploring the intersection of policy and education in the Latinx community. As a part of this exploration, she is working to establish a mentorship program with high schools across Durham through her role as Community Affairs Chair for Mi Gente. Beyond campus, Catalina works to improve educational outcomes for young Latinx children by participating in local programs such as Homework Con Amigos. She is also interested in reproductive justice, immigration, environmental policy, and prison reform – fields she has explored through academic research. During her free time, Catalina enjoys lifting at the gym, reading novels, and spending time with family and friends.