Secretary: Melanie Cruz
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
About Melanie:
Melanie is a junior majoring in Sociology and Latino/a studies. She hopes to pursue a career in criminal justice or corporate law.
"Coming into such a large university as a first-generation student and daughter of Mexican immigrants, I knew I needed to find community on campus. I wanted to find a space where I could not only make friends, but connect with people who have similar goals as mine. Rushing BAR my freshman year has been one of the best decisions I could have made for my college career. Through BAR, I have found people who constantly uplift one-another in such a competitive area of study. Through connecting with fellow peers and professionals, I have become more secure in my post-college aspirations. BAR has given me the confidence to pursue the legal field, and know that I have a support system to lean back on. Giving back to this community on the executive board is an honor and a privilege."
Outside of BAR, Melanie is involved in La Casa and the Latinx Undergraduate Legal Association.
Fun Fact: Melanie enjoys going to concerts, sightseeing, trying new coffee spots, and can play the accordion!
Secretary’s Responsibilities:
Records minutes for executive board meetings
Tracks attendance for chapter meetings and events
Facilitates communication between members and executive board
Assists President, Vice President, and Treasurer with any tasks they may need help with