2024 NextGen Latino Leadership Program
Amairany Machuca
Hometown: New York City, New York
School: Columbia Secondary School
Amairany Machuca, a first-generation Mexican American, is a dedicated student leader and community advocate. As the president of her Latinx student club, she works to promote cultural awareness and create support for latino students in her high school. Amairany is also involved in her local church, where she volunteers regularly, organizing events and providing assistance to those in need. By balancing her academic responsibilities with her community service and leadership roles, Amairany strives to create a more inclusive environment for her peers and ensure that the voices of Latinos are heard and valued. Her commitment to these causes reflects her strong sense of identity and her desire to make a positive impact on her community.