From the president
Gabriel Gomez has devoted time throughout his college career to the wellbeing of neighbors in Baltimore through internships, student employment, and student government leadership roles which address issues of human dignity and freedom. In diverse settings Gabe has demonstrated the ability to collaborate to address public challenges, to effect positive change in our world. One mentor wrote, "Gabriel is a young professional who has natural leadership skills. He is a natural communicator and has great problem-solving skills. Gabriel has expressed clear passion and initiative." Gabe employs a comprehensive approach to serving needs among marginalized communities: connecting people to essential services for wellbeing; advocating for those facing barriers such as language difference or legal access; educating community members to empower them with knowledge about their rights. In the 2025-2026 academic year he will serve as Advocacy and Civic Engagement Intern at Loyola's Center for Community, Service, and Justice as well as Executive Vice President for Student Government Association.
Personal Statement
Advocacy is my passion and has been since my sophomore year of high school. During my time at Loyola, this passion has only grown and continues to inspire my future career path. I serve as the Executive Vice President of our Student Government Association and as the Civic Engagement and Advocacy intern at the Center for Community Service and Justice. Outside of Loyola, I’ve been a Reception and Placement intern at the International Rescue Committee, a Housing and Workers Rights advocate with Wind of the Spirit Immigrant Resource Center, and a Human Rights Activist through personal initiatives. These roles have shown me that civic engagement matters now more than ever. I’ve learned strategies to expand civic engagement beyond just my own communities. I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most vulnerable people in our society—experiences that have shaped who I am today. There is still so much more to learn, but I am confident the roles I now hold and the time I have left at Loyola will provide the framework to become a stronger advocate and pursue civic engagement as a lifelong career.