Scholar Profile

Alejandro Quiroz-Novela

Public Policy

Biography

Alejandro Quiroz-Novela is a Senior at Claremont McKenna College pursuing a dual major in Government and Public Policy with a concentration in Gender and Sexuality Studies. His academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of social policy, human rights, and reproductive justice, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion, comprehensive sex education, and equity in public systems.

Alejandro is currently a research fellow in Claremont McKenna’s Summer Research Program, where he is conducting an independent study titled “LGBTQ+ Sex Education in the U.S. -- Policy Variance and Effects Across States.” His project examines how differences in state-level sex education policies shape public health outcomes for queer youth. This research builds on his prior coursework and advocacy experience and will serve as the foundation for his senior thesis in the fall.

He has previously interned with Connecticut Against Gun Violence, where he analyzed local death data and legislative trends to support community education and policy reform. He also worked with Black Women for Wellness, where he helped lead youth-centered outreach around sexual health and reproductive justice in South Los Angeles. Through these roles, he has developed strong skills in community outreach and empowerment, legislative research, and equity advocacy.

At CMC, Alejandro is deeply engaged in equity and inclusion work. He serves as a Diversity and Inclusion Fellow at the CARE Center, where he leads campus programming focused on highlighting intersectional experiences, social issues, and issues of student support. He is also the former Vice President of ¡Mi Gente!, CMC’s Latinx/e affinity group, and served as Recruitment Director for CMC Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, where he supported survivors through trauma-informed guidance and resource navigation.

Across his experiences, Alejandro remains grounded in the belief that public policy can be a powerful tool for equity when informed by lived experience, grassroots advocacy, and structural analysis. He hopes to continue working at the intersection of policy, education, and community empowerment--whether through graduate study, public service, or nonprofit advocacy.

High school:  Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School

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