Erika Pineda-Horta is a student at St. Mary’s University, majoring in sociology and criminology with a minor in Spanish. As a first-generation student from Guadalajara, Mexico, she is passionate about law, crime investigation, and social justice, focusing on the legal system's impact on communities. As an honors student, she is actively involved in research and various leadership positions, with hopes of becoming a family lawyer. When she’s not studying or organizing philanthropic events, Erika enjoys playing the electric guitar, attending rock concerts, and reading.
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