Esperanza Flamen Cobarillas Medina

Esperanza is originally from Norwalk California. She is a junior in the Columbian School of Arts and Sciences where she is studying a major in political science and international relations. Previously, Esperanza was the Executive Vice President of GW College Democrats and Transgender and Non-Binary Students of GW Director of Political Outreach. A fun fact about Esperanza is that she enjoys reading, running and cooking in her spare time. 

What made Esperanza join SGA?:

"I joined the Student Government Association (SGA) driven by my deep passion for advocacy and representation for my constituents, the student body, and the communities I serve. Furthermore, providing support to those in need and ensuring that everyone is heard, safe, and represented. As a transgender bisexual Latina woman, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of being in an environment where safety and comfort are lacking and where voices like mine are often unheard, unrepresented, and neglected. However, I never let these challenges discourage me. Instead, I took proactive steps by getting involved in student organizations and other school programs to ensure that individuals like myself, as well as my fellow communities, peers, and students, had a voice and were heard and represented."