Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton named Peruvian Lorella Praeli as her team's national Director of Latino Outreach.
The announcement was made by National Political Director Amanda Renteria, who said the team is "thrilled" to have her join them because of her courage and perspective in the fight for Latino families across the country.
According to an article from NBC news, Renteria describes her as a Dreamer, which is the most commonly used term for undocumented young immigrants arriving in the United States in recent times.
Renteria affirmed that hiring her is the next step in making sure families aren't living in fear of deportation, all students have the chance to go to college, and that any comprehensive immigration reform ensures full and equal citizenship.
Praeli arrived in the U.S. when she was 10, accompanied by her family, who wanted to provide her with better opportunities, since she had lost a leg in an accident at age 2.
She attended Quinnipiac University, where she graduated with highest honor and where she became active as a young Dreamer. She obtained a green card in 2012, although members of her family still lack legal status.
She has served as Policy Director for United We Dream, one of the biggest immigrant youth organizations in the United States. She will turn 27 in August this year.
Praeli's new role as Latino outreach director will begin in mid-June and is one of several high-profile Latino appointments in the Clinton campaign, including Amanda Renteria and Jose Villarreal as campaign treasurer.
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Published: 5/20/2015