Katherine Almendarez Zúniga

Katherine Almendarez Zúniga is a skilled paralegal currently contributing to the Detention Program at Americans for Immigrant Justice since May 2024. Previously, Katherine worked as a Senior Business Analyst specializing in Chemical and Process Industries at Egon Zehnder from June 2022 to April 2024, as well as holding multiple analyst roles within the Industrial Practice and Generalist sectors. Katherine's early career included significant leadership and academic roles at Claremont McKenna College, where Katherine served as the Diversity & Inclusion Fellow at the CARE Center and Student Body President of ASCMC, along with fellowships at Carnegie Mellon University and UCLA Law. Educationally, Katherine holds a Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from Claremont McKenna College and an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade College.