Genesis Santos

Genesis Santos is a junior majoring in elementary education at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She is a first-generation Latina college student who simultaneously earned her high school diploma and an associate degree with honors in 2021. She serves as the Baylor First in Line office intern, a School of Education ambassador, and an elementary school teaching associate. Genesis is recognized as a McNair Scholar, Baylor Trailblazer Scholar, and a member of Kappa Delta Pi. She has also mentored students to provide free college preparation information and services. Genesis’s higher education journey and experience inspired her research interests in college access, success, and choice among young Latinos. She hopes to earn a Ph.D. in Higher Education to support underrepresented students and their postsecondary aspirations. She enjoys thrifting, watching documentaries, and spending time with her family and cats.