Denisse M.

Denisse M. is a dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in humanitarian outreach and immigration law. Currently serving as a Humanitarian Outreach Coordinator at the Texas Civil Rights Project since October 2022, Denisse previously held positions as a Legal Intern and Paralegal at the American Bar Association ProBAR. Responsibilities included preparing immigration forms, reviewing applications for relief, and providing legal guidance to detained immigrants. With a background that includes roles as a Student Mentor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and various internships, including with a U.S. Congressman and Cameron County Justice of the Peace, Denisse has developed strong communication and organizational skills. Denisse holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, having previously studied at DePaul University College of Law.