James B. Palacios, a native of Pharr, TX in the Rio Grande Valley, serves as Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator for Texas A&M’s Policy Internship Programs. James graduated from Texas A&M in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism and in 2019 with a Master of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School. James completed a policy internship himself in the summer of 2016 with then-Congressman Ruben Hinojosa. James is passionate about youth and student development as he has worked with the Texas FFA and been an academic advisor on campus. He looks forward to introducing students to our programs and helping them accomplish their goals.