Priscilla Noriega
About Priscilla Noriega
Priscilla Noriega serves as the Staff Attorney and Medical Legal Partnership Director at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, a position she has held since 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law.
Work at Texas Riogrande Legal Aid
Priscilla Noriega has served as a Staff Attorney and Medical Legal Partnership Director at Texas Riogrande Legal Aid since 2010. In this role, she focuses on integrating legal services with healthcare to address the social determinants of health for low-income communities. Her work involves collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure that legal issues affecting health are identified and addressed effectively.
Education and Expertise
Priscilla Noriega earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to her law degree, she completed her Bachelor of Arts at Yale University from 1998 to 2002. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and social issues, enhancing her effectiveness in her current role.
Background
Before joining Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Priscilla Noriega was a corps member with Teach for America from 2002 to 2004. This experience allowed her to engage with educational equity and community service, which informs her current work in legal aid and advocacy for underserved populations.
Professional Experience
Priscilla Noriega has accumulated over 14 years of experience in her current position at Texas Riogrande Legal Aid. Her extensive experience in legal advocacy, particularly in the context of healthcare and social justice, positions her as a knowledgeable resource in her field.