Fort Bend ISD

Student Biography

Anshumi Jhaveri is currently a senior at Dulles High School. Currently, Anshumi is the President of the Dulles Speech and Debate Team and is completing her twelfth and final year competing in Destination Imagination. Anshumi's Destination Imagination team has been to the Global Finals six times, and has placed second in the world. She is also a published author in a law journal for her research paper on obstacles to reproductive rights in America. Furthermore, Anshumi is an avid social justice advocate and spends most of her free time analyzing political TV shows. As a part of GT Mentorship, Anshumi was mentored under The Honorable Judge Christian Becerra at Fort Bend County’s 434th District Court. During this experience, Anshumi has gained insight about the pressing issues in our Criminal Justice System and recognized the necessary work in underprivileged communities to overcome legal barriers. In the fall, Anshumi plans to matriculate at either the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M studying Political Science and Fashion Design.

434th District Court

The Honorable Judge J. Christian Becerra, Mentor

Judge Christian Becerra comes from a proud family that is steeped in public service. He learned at an early age that political involvement and advocacy are a privilege that should be fully utilized. His family is an inspiration to him because not only did they completely uproot their lives and come to the United States of America, they took the next step and dedicated themselves to the community and public service. His aunt, Lupe Uresti, ran for and became the first female Hispanic mayor of Rosenberg in the late 80’s. Her campaign made it clear that diversity and inclusion were going to be a priority here and she brought the elected structure closer to reflecting its constituency. Judge believes that he’s nothing without my family and everything he’s have accomplished has been because of their support.

Judge Becerra is a native son of Fort Bend County, and his community invested in him from a young age and are the reason he has been able to accomplish so much so far. Judge Becerra is indebted to the community that raised and supported him, and believe that they are his family and that they deserve advocacy and representation behind the bench. Judge Becerra wholeheartedly believes it is his responsibility to answer this call.

The courthouse should reflect our diverse community. Judge Becerra has spent the entire 21 years of his legal career advocating for justice at the Fort Bend County Courthouse practicing in the areas of criminal, civil, probate and family law. His experience makes him the most qualified candidate. He has strong connections to all of the newly elected Judges and the District Attorney and believe in the changes they have enacted and share their vision for a more diverse and progressive Fort Bend. Judge Becerra has the passion, drive, and dedication to serve my community. He loves spending time with his family and getting to know other members of the community.