Michelle Romero: Keeping Her Eyes on the Prize of Effecting Change in Immigration Laws

March 13, 2025

At just 14, Michelle Romero’s life was uprooted when her undocumented family left the U.S. for Mexico, fearing deportation. Now a standout student and Vice President of City College’s Associated Student Government, she’s using her experiences to shape immigration policy and advocate for mixed-status families. Recently named a national semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship, Romero is on a path to make a lasting impact—read more about her inspiring journey.