Busch School sophomore Diego Rojas was recently sworn in for his second term of public office by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Rojas was re-elected for a 2-year term to serve as the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for District 5A-4 of D.C. which includes the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Catholic University campus. Rojas was elected last year making him the youngest elected official in D.C.
As a commissioner, Rojas represents the district by participating in a voting session once a month, but in between, he meets with other commissioners, plans meeting agendas, and communicates with the University and local community.
“It’s been great to be that bridge and really have good collaboration between the (University and D.C. government) and to develop a great relationship that really benefits all students and the community,” said Rojas. “I’m just glad that I was given the opportunity to do this.”
Rojas is not only an asset to the community but also in the Busch School as a member of the Dean Student Advisory Council, Busch School Ambassador, and is the Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder of the Catholic University Finance Institute.