Victor Chacon Cabrera

 Major: Hispanic Languages and Literature with a concentration in teacher preparation
Minor: Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Victor Chacon Cabrera, is a hispanic languages and literature major with a combination in the teacher preparation program and minor in latin american and caribbean studies. 

He was born in Morona Santiago, Ecuador and at the age of fifteen was told to pack his belongings in search of a better life. Pursuing the American dream has always been a humbling reminder of his roots. He has advocated for himself and has successfully achieved many unplanned goals. As a low-income first-generation college student, I dedicate my triumphs to my community for its unconditional love and support. 

His passion for immigration and border-related issues were born when he was exposed to the cruel reality of an ongoing systemic oppression. Victor challenges himself to contribute and stir positive change for those struggling to voice their injustices. As an immigrant, he understands the struggles relating to immigration, which has mainly inspired him to help people through their immigration process and have a better and safer quality of life. Doing so has led him on this pathway to his studies that would not be possible without his family, friends and educators that have guided him on the way. In the future, he hopes to pay it forward and help others whether in education or otherwise.