SERVICE
As a first-generation scholar myself, I have experienced stress, uncertainty, and self-doubt in higher education. Mentoring others so they don't go through the same experience is important to me. To do so, I approach this experience by listening to, understanding, advising, and empowering my mentees through college.
My previous mentoring experience includes serving as a:
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Mentor in the Advising, Connecting, and Empowering Mentorship Program for Latinx freshmen at UIUC.
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Research Mentor for for 7 undergraduate students in Spanish, Speech and Hearing Sciences, and Data/Computer Sciences at SLU; and 6 advanced undergraduate students in Spanish, Linguistics, and Speech and Hearing Sciences at UIUC.
MENTORSHIP
LEADERSHIP
I believe good leadership involves listening to people, building a sense of community, mapping the needs, and creating inspiring goals to overcome them. These ideas align with my personality, and that's why I have held the following leadership positions:
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Coordinator in SLU's Prison Education Program
Since AY 2023-2024, I have been collaborating with the Prison Education Program at SLU. In January 2025, I started "Charla Amiga", a Spanish-learning program for incarcerated individuals at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, MO.​
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Faculty Mentor at the SLU Spanish Club​
Since Fall 2023, I have mentored the Executive Board of the Spanish Club at SLU. I met with them monthly and advised them with regards to student recruitment and event planning. I developed "El Pueblo" for the club, a weekly gathering for students to practice Spanish outside class.
Apart from leading projects, I have always been a team player. I believe that a greater final product can be achieved by combining the strengths that each team member brings to the table.
Here's a selected list of the committees I have been a part of:
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First Gen Access and Equity Committee (within the LSA).
Our goal is to empower first-generation linguists, highlight the work and careers of first-gen linguists, and educate others about the strengths and resourcefulness of first-gen linguists.​
I was the Associate Chair of the committee in 2024 and I am serving as Chair in 2025.
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The Kingfisher Taskforce (within ISG).
Our goal is to create a new mascot as a unifying symbol for school spirit at UIUC, enhance existing traditions, and develop new ones in a way that is inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
