Manuel is a rising second-year law student at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. Originally from Panama, he moved to Boston and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Law and Public Policy, as well as a Paralegal Certificate, from Suffolk University. His experience includes volunteering with immigrant advocacy organizations, providing translation services, and assisting with citizenship applications. He has also worked as a career development coordinator supporting Boston youth. Manuel is passionate about immigrant rights and plans to pursue a career in immigration law.