Ep. 27 - Del. Gabriel Moreno: What Immigration Advocacy Reveals About America

In this episode of Beyond the Hyphen, host Mark Li sits down with Maryland State Delegate Gabriel Moreno to explore immigration, identity, public service, and the future of civic leadership in America’s diverse communities. Born and raised in El Paso to immigrant parents from Mexico, Delegate Moreno reflects on his journey through education, immigration advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and law before entering the Maryland House of Delegates. Together, they discuss student voice, belonging, youth engagement, and what immigration advocacy reveals about the strengths and challenges of American civic life today. From Howard County’s evolving identity to the importance of community trust and representation, this conversation examines leadership through a deeply human lens.