Introducing our 2026 Mi Leyenda Scholar

Angel is not just an incredibly motivated student, he is someone driven to turn a personal experience into meaningful change. After being treated unjustly during an insurance claim, he became determined to be a voice for consumers and protect others from similar experiences. We applaud his resilience and fully support his dream of becoming a consumer protection attorney, as he embodies everything Mi Leyenda stands for.

Here is a little about our Scholar:

College 

University of Colorado Boulder

Major 

Political Science

Achievements/Involvement

Student Council – Elected Student Body President 

Boys State (2025) – Supreme Court Justice 

Glenwood Mock Trial Team – 15th Place, International Empire Competition 

9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office – Legal Intern 

Judicial Shadowing – Judge Anne Norrdin (60+ hours) 

Legislative Day – Shadowed 

Representative Elizabeth Velasco(Colorado House of Reps) 

Aspen Institute – Socratic Seminar Participant 

National Honor Society – Member 

Community Service – 100+ Hours

Career Goals

To pursue a career in consumer protection law and become a plaintiffs attorney, holding large companies accountable and advocating for people harmed by fraud or deceptive practices.

Favorite Quote

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” - Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda