Monique Alires is a first-generation Latina transfer student from Salt Lake Community College. She received her AS degree in Social Work, and now is working towards a bachelor’s in social work at the University of Utah. She is very passionate and driven to improve the overall wellbeing of youth and young adults within her community. Thus, she has served as a peer mentor, teen specialist, and legislative intern to advocate, and promote a healthy mind, body, and spirit within society. Aside from learning, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and creating art.