Denise Baxindine

The number of Spanish speakers in Texas is rising but there are not enough social workers you speak the language to meet their needs, according to a Daily Texan article. Denise Baxindine, a graduate student at the University of Texas, explained why she became fluent in Spanish. “It’s ensuring that everyone has access to the resources and information necessary to live safely and successfully in our society,” she said. Photo of Denise Baxindine courtesy of Rachel Taylor/The Daily Texan.