Ria Escamilla-Gil is a community organizer and advocate raised in Queens, New York City. As a Mexican-American, Escamilla-Gil is committed to fostering community, representation, and inclusivity through her time at Brandeis University and beyond. A member of the class of 2027, Escamilla-Gil has taken part of various impactful and meaningful organizations and groups such as the Student Union, Language Empowering Action Project, the Femme of Color Alliance and the Orientation team. She has also taken part of meaningful projects with United for a Fair Economy and Ballotpedia through research and internship work. As the current president of the undergraduate student body, Escamilla-Gil has completed several impactful initiatives such as ICC restoration, the addition of multicultural hair products on campus, club storage space renovation, and faculty-student connection program.

Ria Escamilla-Gil is excited to learn more about public service, legislative advocacy, and political campaigning as a Segal Fellow this summer with a focus on representation, social justice, and racial/economic equity.