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Ashley Cruz

LCC Intern

Fall 2023 to Spring 2024

About

Ashley Cruz was a third year psychology undergraduate student from the southside of Chicago. She is a first-generation student that hopes to become a social worker. Ashley’s mom is from Mexico City and her dad is from Chicago. She has played the violin since the age of two and has played with a mariachi band in the past. Ashley loves to embrace her culture by celebrating Mexican traditions and learning how to cook Mexican food. She also enjoys helping others by volunteering at food pantries or assisting elderly people in her community. She also enjoys learning about social justice issues and brainstorming ways to keep teens out of joining violent gangs in La Villita.