Seeking an internship in international development policy.

For a copy of Azucely’s resume, please email (program@shecan.global).

Azucely Bixcul is a First Year student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Global Studies. She grew up in Sololá, a town near Lake Atitlán, and is part of an Indigenous community. Raised in a family of four sisters and one brother, Azucely’s mother is a food seller in the local market, and her father is a bus driver.

In 2018, Azucely earned a scholarship to the MAIA Impact School, an organization led by Indigenous women to empower young Indigenous girls. Her time at MAIA was transformative, fostering her leadership skills and inspiring her to effect meaningful change in her community.

While at MAIA, Azucely spearheaded initiatives to improve women’s quality of life and increase their societal participation. She served as a co-moderator for Tzijonems, a platform where MAIA women shared their perspectives and ideas as Indigenous women. During the pandemic in 2021, she collaborated with classmates on Remarkable, a project amplifying youth voices. In 2023, Azucely led a women’s empowerment project, conducting workshops on leadership, self-esteem, and menstrual hygiene for mothers in her community. She further expanded her skills by joining the Military Reserve in 2023, where she gained experience in first aid, humanitarian aid, and community outreach.

Azucely’s passion for Global Studies stems from her desire to address complex issues affecting women and Indigenous communities. She aspires to create initiatives that promote women’s participation in political spaces on equal terms and amplify Indigenous women’s voices.