From the president
Roberto is pursuing dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, and Philosophy and the Law. He is a member of the Honors College and has earned distinction on the Dean’s List. His academic record reflects a deep commitment to intellectual inquiry and excellence, and his civic leadership is equally impressive.
As a Community Engagement Scholar, Roberto partnered with the Allen Neighborhood Center where he contributed to the expansion of youth programming. Roberto also served as a Site Leader for Alternative Spartan Breaks, where he guided teams of peers in week-long service projects. His selection for a Congressional Internship through the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and his participation in the Associated Students of MSU further illustrate his capacity for leadership.
A first-generation student and the recipient of service and academic awards, Roberto is deeply committed to equity, education, and democratic engagement. He brings people together across lines of difference, and he seeks opportunities not only to lead, but to learn and collaborate. His work bridges local, campus, and national spheres of civic life, and reflects his interest in public policy, community empowerment, and advocacy, especially on behalf of historically marginalized communities.
Personal Statement
Roberto Garcia has previously worked in the Community Engaged Scholar Position (CESP) during the 2023-2024 academic year, partnering with the Allen Neighborhood Center’s (ANC) youth programs that fostered community engagement and agricultural learning after school. Through his service, he has earned the 2023 and 2024 Spartan Volunteer Service Awards, for 100 or more hours of volunteer service for that given year. Most recently, he interned on The Hill with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), learning about government and legal processes. Roberto plans to address social issues by collaboratively combining his cohort’s interests and utilizing their skillset to encourage reform. Recently, he has been selected to lead the Bridge
Scholars with the Social Science Scholars Program, for people of color within the program to convene and create community. In this leadership position, he has spoken with members about what they want from the initiative and what resources we can offer to improve their experience within the program. Roberto intends to integrate collaborative strategies in his work through conversing with his cohort of like-minded leaders. He wants to include everyone’s thoughts, opinions, and unique skills when making decisions and executing community reform.