Ashley Campos

BA/MA student @ University of Chicago I Pre-Law I Questbridge National Match Scholar

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I am the daughter of Central American refugees, studying English Language & Literature and Latin American & Caribbean Studies as a Questbridge Match Scholar, with a passion for pursuing a career in immigration advocacy and research. I aspire to become an attorney and legal scholar, using research, storytelling, and advocacy to challenge inequitable legal systems and amplify marginalized voices. reach me at: [email protected]

Experience

  • Student Coordinator, College Center for Student Success at University of Chicago
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Immigrant Legal Defense Intern at National Immigrant Justice Center
    Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 · 3 mos

  • Immigration Policy Intern at Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

  • Legal Assistance Intern at ISLA Immigration
    Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

  • University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site)
    • Research Assistant
      May 2024 - Dec 2024 · 8 mos

      Refugee Wellness Laboratory | Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH) Migrant Project with Lurie Children’s Hospital

    • Research Assistant
      Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos

      Dr. Janelle Goodwill's Positive Urban Research and Prevention of Suicide Experiences (PURPOSE) Lab | Black youth suicide prevention project : - Transcribed Zoom interview audios into comprehensive scripts for the Lab manuscript, ensuring accuracy and clarity for research documentation. - Conducted extensive literature reviews on the impact of Chicago South Side living conditions on Black families, and investigated how limited mental health exposure affects Black youth's perceptions and well-being. This research directly contributed to Dr. Goodwill's manuscript for the Black Youth Suicide Prevention Project. - Played a pivotal role in an intervention initiative by contributing to the creation of enhanced intervention videos for schools, specifically targeting Black children in the South Side of Chicago, with the strategic goal of scaling the initiative globally.