Matilde Arellano

Matilde Arellano is a dedicated professional with a strong background in law and community service. Currently serving as a Community Fellow at Immigrant Justice Corps since September 2020, Matilde previously contributed to the University of California, Davis - School of Law as a Student Assistant, coordinating job fairs and postings for law students and alumni. Matilde's experience includes roles as a Caseworker for CARECEN-LA, where documentation for over 250 applications was managed during the California Coronavirus Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants Project. Additional roles include Legal Assistant/Investigator at the Sacramento County Public Defender's Office, Legal Intern at Sin Fronteras IAP, and various student support roles focused on legal assistance and tutoring in underprivileged communities. Matilde holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with an Emphasis in Law and Society from the University of California, Davis, and has furthered academic pursuits with a brief study at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.