2026 GEM Mentor, Emily!

Emily Flores (she/her) ’27

Year: 4th year

Major: Political Science

Minor: Philosophy and Hispanic Studies

Hometowns: Grants Pass, OR

Advice or Tips for any L&C students: Never procrastinate and say yes to everything. Opportunities are everywhere; say yes more than you say no. Getting involved early is the best thing you can do.

Involvements on Campus (ask me about!): I have been a part of the Lewis & Clark pep band, Pre-law club as a member and treasurer, student mentor for Capitol Hill elementary school students, Voter Club vice-president and treasurer, ASB Notetaker, ASB Senator/Campus Activity Board member, Equity Inclusion and Justice Committee member, First Year Experience as a New Student Peer Mentor, Gente Latina Unida as the treasurer and president, Mariachi Club as a co-founder/co-president, helped start my own cover band Mitad y Mitad, and choreographed/participated in the International Fair dance portion.