Niél Arroyo, University of Houston
Niél Jesus Arroyo is a rising senior at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas and formerly studied at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. His odyssey as a Minister, first generation student, political science student, and community organizer are emblematic of his vocational pursuits in fields of civil rights, Black and Brown amelioration, and research. Arroyo is a cohort member of the Achievement Initiative for Marginalized Males and works alongside the university’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Arroyo is a 5 time recipient of the Dean’s List honor, has served as Vice President of the BlPOC Student Support Group, the Executive Secretary for his proceeding term, Public Relations Executive for the Student Organization of Latinos, a member of the Black Student Union, the InterVarsity fellowship, and has starred as a lead actor in films “6 Tapes” and “The Secret”. Additionally, Arroyo co-hosted the university podcast, RockCast, where he often discussed politics and current events. Arroyo has distinguished himself as an honoree of the following awards: Outstanding Support for Diversity, LGBTQ Alumni Association Fund, and Festival of Student Achievement Award. Arroyo’s unwavering commitments to the study of race in the political science discipline have informed his pursuit for graduate level research.