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Karina Villeda is a mother, student, and future lawyer. Karina grew up surrounded by diversity, and saw her community interacting with the law in many ways.
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“I’m trying to take these challenges in stride. I know that I won’t be in college forever, and I want to enjoy the good things about being a student, like being in senate and connecting with other students.”
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Aug 25 2023 - Jan 6 2024

Volunteer at the Vikings Games this Fall

Dec 2 2023

Metro Regional Meeting

Jan 12 2024

LeadMN 17th Annual Scholarship Gala & Silent Auction

Jan 12-13 2024

January 2024 Conference: PowerFULL

11/20/2023

Congratulations to the twenty Minesota State college and university students who nominated to receive the Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award for 2023 Fall Semester!

Each student will receive a $500 award to support their educational financial expenses.
A special thank you goes out to the nominators who took the time to submit their nomination of these students.
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