Honors & Awards

Sometimes it's luck, sometimes it's merit, sometimes it's both.

This is not a narcissistic expression of myself, but the outcome of achievements that could not have been done without the people who believed in me.

Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship

The Presidential Graduate Research Fellowship (PGRF) is a university-wide competition designed to recruit non-resident graduate students who demonstrate outstanding potential for achievement in research or creative activity. Awards provide a waiver of non-resident tuition for the first year of an SDSU graduate program, and are renewable subject to good academic standing.

Granted for 2021-2023. SDSU.

Master's Research Scholarship

The Scholarship directs institutional funding to support recruitment, retention, and timely degree completion for excellent master’s students engaged in scholarship advancing the university's goals for research and creative activity. Scholarships will be awarded to continuing and entering master’s students through a competitive process.

Granted for 2021-2022 and renewal. SDSU.

Cognella Graduate Student Scholarship in Public Affairs

The Cognella Graduate Student Scholarship is available to graduate students in the Public Administration, Criminal Justice and Criminology and City Planning programs who are serving as graduate assistants.

Granted for 2022-2023. SDSU.

United Nations Office for the Alliance of Civilizations

Selected to represent Argentina at the UNAOC-EF Leadership Summer School. Only candidate chosen in Argentina who joined other 74 participants from around the world, out of a pool of 14,000 applications. Presented my Diversity Sensitivity Workshop for Police Cadets in Buenos Aires City.

Summer 2015, UNHQs in New York City.

Letter of Appreciation by the West Des Moines Police Chief

Chief's Letter of Appreciation for the outstanding work performed while working in the Support Services Division.

February 2014. West Des Moines PD, Iowa.

On-the-spot Award for Excellence in Service

Acknowledgment for going above and beyond during a call providing assistance to a stranded family from Albania.

November 2013, West Des Moines PD, Iowa.

Letter of Appreciation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation

In recognition of the dedication and assistance during the internship with the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

December 2011. Des Moines, Iowa.

Student Leader of the Month at Simpson College

Awarded by the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society.

January 2010. Simpson College, Iowa.

George Washington Carver Scholarship

The Carver Scholarship is in honor of George Washington Carver who attended Simpson College. Carver Scholarships are awarded to both first-year and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who will help enrich the educational environment and bring multicultural perspectives to the campus community. Consideration is given to students with strong academic credentials and who exhibit potential for leadership and have contributed to their community.

Granted from Spring 2009 to Winter 2012. Simpson College, Iowa.