Hailey Becker

Hailey Becker

2017 Ricardo Salinas Scholar, Ricardo Salinas Scholarship

Hailey Becker received two B.A.’s in International Studies and Political Science along with a minor in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida (UF).

Hailey Becker (Washington, DC) received two B.A.’s in International Studies and Political Science along with a minor in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida (UF). She is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida but is also an active citizen of Peru. During her time at UF, she worked on several Florida State Senate campaigns and the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. Hailey is currently a Federal Legislative Affairs Intern at the nonpartisan policy institute, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, where she helps monitor current legislation and its effect on median and low-income people. She is passionate about immigrant’s rights, access to healthcare, the effects of globalization and women’s role in politics.

 

Participated in Aspen Institute Latinos and society program and financial security program’s building financial security for latinos in the us