Bryan Juarez Ruiz 

Congressional Intern, Presented by HEP CAMP 

Hometown: Weiser, Idaho 

School: University of Idaho 

Majors: Political Science; Philosophy 

Placement: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary 

Bryan Juarez Ruiz was born and raised in Weiser, Idaho. Both of his parent’s families immigrated to the United States from Michoacan, Mexico in the 1990’s. They have worked in many agricultural jobs since then and now call Idaho their home. 

As a first-generation college student, Bryan has many ambitions and is determined to accomplish all his goals. Bryan is a CAMP Scholar at the University of Idaho, and involved in many different student organizations, such as the Association of Latino Professionals for America, Movimiento Activista Social, and the POLISCI Society.   

Bryan is double-majoring in Political Science and Philosophy with a minor in Spanish. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, he plans to attend the University of Idaho College of Law. After law school, he is drawn to practice immigration and/or criminal law. Bryan wants to be able to represent people who are typically at a disadvantage in society. He has always valued justice, which leads to his desire to become a judge in the future. 

As a CHCI and HEP/CAMP Intern, Bryan hopes to gain leadership skills, obtain a mentor, and learn how to network and build professional connections with others in DC.