Laura Bohorquez Duque

Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, Laura moved to the U.S. for college, where she became passionate for interfaith dialogue, and social justice. She completed a Master’s in International Relations at the University of Chicago with a concentration on human rights. For the last few years, she has been living in the Chicago suburbs. She worked for 4 years at non-profits, advocating for a welcoming community, educating immigrant families on their rights, and helping them find the resources they need to thrive in their community. In 2022, she switched careers and became a high school social studies teacher, teaching ESL students.