Laysha Gonzalez

Laysha brings a strong academic background and a passion for advocacy to the BCC team. A proud first-generation Mexican American and Terry Foundation Scholar, she earned her B.A. in Race, Indigeneity, and Migration and Plan II Honors from The University of Texas at Austin.

While at UT, she actively supported marginalized and first-generation students in various leadership roles, including serving as a mentor with Minority Women Pursuing Law. She also gained hands-on experience through the UT Law’s Immigration Clinic and was inducted into The Friar Society, UT’s oldest honor society. Her professional background includes work experience with the Texas Senate and Texas Appleseed.