Natalie Luera

Natalie Luera is a Mindich Public Service Fellow at EdRedesign and a sophomore at Harvard College, concentrating in Social Studies with a specialized focus on Juvenile Justice and Inequality in America. A proud first-generation college student, Natalie plans to pursue law school and a career working to reform the criminal justice system.

Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, she is the Mexican-American daughter of a single mother and the youngest of six children. Her identity and experiences within her vibrant, resilient, and sometimes chaotic family continue to fuel her passion for justice and equity. Natalie’s commitment to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline began in her hometown, where she served as a teen attorney supporting juveniles navigating the criminal justice system through Pima County Teen Court. Natalie is especially dedicated to amplifying the voices of students from low-income and minority backgrounds. She hopes to increase access, representation, and hope for young people in underserved communities, starting with her own.

At Harvard, Natalie volunteers with the Small Claims Advisory Service, conducts research on education reform through SPARK, and writes for The Harvard Crimson. In her free time, you can find her dancing, binge-reading, or exploring the city in search of new experiences.