Angela Peña de Niz

Angela is a senior studying Political Science and Spanish Language and Literature. She is also a member of the Presidents Leadership Class (PLC) serving on the Bridge Team (PLC student staff) for three years and on the Leading EDGE Council for two years. Angela is a driven student who strives to serve others, represent her different communities, and work hard to represent her Hispanic heritage on campus. Angela has demonstrated patience, flexibility, adaptability, and perseverance that are uncommon among her undergraduate peers. Not only has she taken an active role in increasing diversity and inclusivity measures within the PLC program, but she has helped promote inclusivity, collaboration, and equity of access between PLC and all other organizations on campus. Angela strongly advocates for herself and her communities. She represents the best version of a CU undergraduate through determination, grace, and personal constitution. Angela is not someone who speaks the loudest in a crowd or commands undue attention. Instead, she makes space for others to speak and express themselves. Angela is a growing student leader consistently working to increase her capabilities so that one day, she can lead her  community through policy, activism, engagement, and empowerment.