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Justice Fellowship thrives in El Paso

Posted on September 18, 2024, by Annie Rosenkranz

A group of Latino social work and law students stand staggered on three steps to take a group photo. There are nine women and one man.
The 2024-2025 Justice Fellows met in El Paso in late August to prepare for a year of community and service. Attending the gathering, coordinated by Annie Rosenkranz, included: bottom row, from left: Araceli Iglesias, Arantza de Jesus; middle row, from left: Diana Acosta, Christina Busuladzic, Sofia Quinones Segovia, Chelsea Le Vey; top row, from left: Jose Gomez, Iris Cano, Alondra Rodriguez, Anamaria Solis.
Photo: Annie Rosenkranz SL

Loretto Justice Fellows carry forward Loretto’s mission and values, providing direct service in key mission areas where Loretto Community members have served for decades.

In the 2024-2025 program year, the Fellowship welcomes 10 students from two universities to serve with justice organizations in El Paso. We hope to build upon the transformative experiences and positive impacts reported by Fellows and partners in our inaugural year.

In the 2023-2024 program year, Fellows provided more than 3,300 hours of service to the community — increasing our partner organizations’ capacity to advance justice and deliver critical social services — while experiencing significant personal growth. They reported deeper self-awareness, expanded capacity to collaborate and a greater sense of connection with a community co-carrying the work of justice.

The Loretto Justice Fellowship program uplifts a new generation energized to change the world and build on Loretto’s legacy. The program is supported by the Loretto Community, Loretto Link and AmeriCorps. Look for more on our Fellows in an upcoming issue of Loretto Magazine.

To read all of the stories in the fall 2024 issue, click here.

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Annie Rosenkranz

Annie is the Director of the Loretto Volunteer Program. She joins the Loretto Volunteer Program after spending the previous 7+ years working in international initiatives and student services at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Annie's passions lie in travel, all things food, camping, adventure and nature. Her approach to work and life is rooted in solidarity, growing in community, seeking justice and nurturing relationships.