Evelia Guerrero, Nursing student
Burlington, Wis.
Evelia Guerrero is a senior from Burlington, Wisconsin. She is the first in her family to attend college and is part of Marquette’s Burke Scholars Program and Educational Opportunity Program. Evelia currently serves as president of Marquette University Student Government (MUSG) -- the first-ever Latina to hold the role. Under her leadership, MUSG is focused on creating a more just and equitable campus for all students through several initiatives around racial justice, mental health and community engagement. Following graduation, Evelia plans to serve as a pediatric or neonatal intensive care nurse in the Milwaukee area.