Meet Our Interns

Karla Vásquez Pérez (she/her/ella) was born and raised in El Salvador, Central America. She is double majoring in Political Science and Labor Studies with minors in Central American Studies and Community Engagement and Social Change at UCLA. She is passionate about volunteering and advocating for underserved communities. Karla dedicates her time to RCC to give back to her immigrant community. She says that being at the center makes her feel at home where she can connect with her culture, her mother language, and with resilient people that inspire her to work harder for a better future. She hopes to serve her community and dedicate efforts to social justice and immigration rights.