About me
Aric Herrera is a proud native of San Antonio, Texas, a graduate of Texas A&M University in Biomedical Engineering, and an incoming medical student at the Texas A&M School of Medicine. He previously worked with the National Hispanic Health Foundation, where he helped advance efforts to strengthen the pipeline of Latino students entering health professions and expand opportunities for future healthcare leaders.
Aric's journey with LULAC began in 2020 when he helped revitalize the San Antonio LULAC Youth Council, organizing community service projects and civic engagement efforts across his hometown. When he arrived at Texas A&M, he brought that same commitment with him, co-founding the university's LULAC council and serving as its president.
Today, Aric serves as LULAC National Vice President for Young Adults, where he has worked to establish and strengthen collegiate LULAC councils across the country, helping build the next generation of Latino leaders on college campuses and creating new pathways for civic engagement, mentorship, and public service.
Under his leadership, the Texas A&M council secured a grant from T-Mobile to launch the Conexiones STEM Mentorship Program at Rudder High School in Bryan, Texas. Through partnerships with Texas A&M's colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, the program has reached more than 300 students since 2022. Aric also worked closely with community leaders, educators, and Texas A&M System officials to expand the council's impact, strengthen student outreach efforts, and grow membership to more than 50 active students.
Whether mentoring young people, building partnerships, or preparing for a career in medicine, Aric leads with a strong sense of service. He represents the next generation of Latino leaders who understand that education, opportunity, and community engagement can change lives, and he continues to open doors for others through his work with LULAC and beyond.
