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Portrait of Mario Ayala

Honor Society® member

Mario Ayala

Section Sergeant at I am currently a section sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard. I am a supervisor over twelve soldiers responsible for conducting training for both civic and International affairs,

  • Political Science (pre-law)
  • Class of 2024
  • El Paso, Texas

Member since December 2022

About

I am currently an undergraduate at the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) with the aspirations of attending Law school after graduating.

Education

  • University of Texas El Paso

    Political Science/Military Science

    2022 – 2024

Honors and awards

  • Dean's List

    Maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher while enrolled as a full time student.

  • Sumners Foundation Scholarship

    Became one of the first two UTEP students to win this coveted scholarship.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Attorney, writer, and Law clerk

Graduate school interests

Law school and pro bono community work.

Outside the classroom

Reading, writing, working out, martial arts, and attending intellectual events when possible.

Experience

  • Section Sergeant

    I am currently a section sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard. I am a supervisor over twelve soldiers responsible for conducting training for both civic and International affairs,

    Nov 2021 – Nov 2024

  • Section Sergeant

    Former active duty soldier with numerous responsibilities ranging from physical security manager, building facility manager, as well as property and petroleum logistician,

    Jan 2009 – Oct 2021

Volunteering

  • As a cadet in UTEP R.O.T.C I have volunteered for both on and off campus events consisting of fundraising, local parades, the 9/11 memorial, and athletic events.

    UTEP Army R.O.T.C

    Aug 2022 – Dec 2024

  • Assisted with facilitating organization recruiting, local food bank operations, and morale events.

    Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society

    Aug 2022 – Dec 2024

  • as a volunteer for the USO overseas I was responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the facilities as well as extracurricular events the organization ran.

    United Service Organizations

    Feb 2019 – Aug 2019

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information