EDUCATION
University of Maryland, Baltimore County - UMBC (Baltimore, MD) May 2023
Master of Arts in Applied Sociology 3.92 GPA
· P.B.C. Social Dimensions of Health
California State University, Chico - CSU, Chico (Chico, CA) May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development; Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies (Double major) 3.84 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude - Child Development
- Cum Laude - Asian Studies
Study Abroad: Southwest Minz University | 西南民族大学 (Chengdu, China) Fall 2017
Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), Chinese (beginner), Quechua Ancash & Cusco dialect (beginner)
Data analysis: NVIVO &SPSS,
Technology skills: Microsoft Office, WeVideo, & Canva
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & ORGANIZING EXPERIENCE (8 YEARS)
11th International Digital Storytelling Conference Organizer (UMBC) Feb. 2023-June 2023
• Created collective digital story map displaying 5+ years of qualitative research & community work with Latine community through collaboration with 4 local Latine community members & activists
• Designed in-depth guides for Day 1 of 4-day conference focusing on social justice oriented Latine organizations & resources by displaying visual representation local Latine community work in Highlandtown through descriptions, maps, & visuals
• Presented year-long qualitative research presented in a video & digital story telling format at international conference to audience of approximately 50+
Latinx Liaison, The Choice Program (UMBC) Jun. 2021 - May 2023
·Created structure for future Latinx Liaison positions through establishing connections with Latino organizations in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Prince George County, Montgomery County, & Howard County.
·Co-created 6-week educational workshops for Baltimore city public schools to be facilitated in-person or virtual for approximately 20+ students.
·Co-created event-planning guide for future events including budget templates, 1-year timelines, approved locations, & committee positions, necessary to plan community center events in Baltimore City.
· Planned the 1st annual bilingual storytelling workshop, Recuerda Tú eres Arte, to model 3 forms of storytelling: poetry, photography & digital storytelling to 30 + community members and partners.
· Organized the first annual one-day bilingual Latino art show event, Raíces y Recuerdos, to present Maryland Latino’s community stories to approximately 100 + community members, partners, and participants.
Youth Development Volunteer, Peace Corps (Ancash, Perú) Sep. 2019 - Mar. 2020
·Gathered qualitative & quantitative data over 3-month period to design year-long plans focused on adolescent sexual health, leadership & life planning with local school directors and coordinators
·Collaborated with local government and school to design and implement 5 week-long student-led program to develop leadership skills to approximately 60 youth.
·Co-designed full-day event with local health center to administer vaccinations and annual physical exam- to approximately 500+ students.
·Trained in how to facilitate courses designed to develop adolescents’ leadership skills, parental involvement, and project design in a large Peruvian classroom setting.
Community Liaison, Youth & Family Programs Agency (Chico, CA) Feb. 2018 - May 2018
·Promoted foster care and related volunteer opportunities by posting resources in local community businesses.
·Created an original portfolio documenting foster parent application process specific to Butte County, CA.
·Observed 15 family visits to document individual family dynamics and emotional support between child and guardian.
Summer Connection Team Leader, TRIO Educational Talent Search at Butte College (Oroville, CA) May 2017 - Jun. 2017
·Exposed 20 first-generation and/or low-income 6th-10th graders to possible pathways of postsecondary education through 5-weeklong college courses.
·Collaborated with program staff, instructors, and fellow group facilitators to create student-led learning environments and promote interpersonal skills among participants.
Mentor, Pipeline Through College (CSU, Chico) Sep. 2016 - May 2017
·Mentored 10 high school students from Title 1 schools through the college application process by providing monthly academic and university-specific resources.
· Assisted students in accomplishing individual academic goals to enroll in 4-year university through bi-weekly check-ins.
· Facilitated higher education workshops in Title 1 high schools to spread awareness about higher education for first-generation and low-income students.
Festival Event Chair, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx De Aztlán - M.E.Ch.A. (CSU, Chico) Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2016
·Coordinated Día de Los Muertos full-day cultural event to educate community members about traditional Latine food, music, and artwork related to annual celebration.
·Collaborated with 15+ local community and university student-led organizations to execute events for 1,000+ attendees.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (6 YEARS)
Infant/Toddler Teacher, E Center Head Start (Marysville, CA) Aug. 2018 - Sep. 2019
·Developed weekly lesson plans based on quarterly assessments to achieve children’s individual developmental milestones supported by staff and family.
·Assisted teachers on weekly basis to implement classroom activities and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
·Mentored 2 high school students in a child development course over the span of 2-3 months through providing hands-on classroom experience and evaluated interns on a weekly basis to provide detailed feedback.
Editorial Intern, Go Chengdu (Chengdu, China) Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2017
· Edited weekly Chinese/English articles over 3-month period to ensure clarity and promote daily life in Chengdu and expats living in Chengdu
· Promoted 2 events in local venues to spread awareness of Chengdu culture among non-Chinese tourists to approximately 30+ attendees.
· Attained stronger cultural understanding of Sino-American international marketing and management through organizing metropolitan-centered events aimed toward spreading intercultural awareness
Undergraduate Assistant, Associated Students Child Development Lab (CSU, Chico) Dec. 2016 - May 2017
·Implemented early childhood curriculum based on 8-week observations of teacher’s classroom management and children’s behavior.
·Applied evidence-based practices to promote early learning in toddler classrooms to increase teacher engagement.
Participant, Freshman Leadership Opportunity - F.L.O. (CSU, Chico) Oct. 2015 - May 2016
·Increased personal leadership skills through involvement in professionalism workshops and community-driven events throughout the academic year.
· Shadowed an active student leader for one semester and introduced to various university organizations to promote understanding of civic engagement in university.
FELLOWSHIPS
Graduate Peaceworker Fellow, Shriver Peaceworker Fellows Program (UMBC) Jun. 2021 - Present
·Selected out of 70 candidates to participate in a 2-year social change leadership program with 10-person cohort; financially supported by graduate assistantship including tuition remission, health insurance & living stipend.
·Collaborating with Baltimore City and UMBC partners to address public and social needs within the Baltimore region by integrating community service leadership & ethical reflection with local community leaders.
Participant, Humanistic Buddhist Monastic Life Program (Fujian, China) Jul. 2018
· Selected to participate in program dedicated to cultivating an understanding of Chinese Buddhism through practices of monastic discipline and meditation and 1 weeklong silent retreat.
·Trained in monastic customs and practices specific to Chinese Buddhism such as sitting meditation, ethics, and liturgy by Buddhist monastics and lay scholars.
·Took academic courses related to various aspects of Buddhism (Early Buddhism, Mahayana, and Chinese Buddhism) expanding on theoretical and applied practice of Chinese Buddhism
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Research Grant, UMBC Graduate Student Association 2023- 2022
·Awarded $903 to finance master’s thesis research related to Latine community and identity within the United States context.
CSU, Chico’s Department of Child Development Outstanding Student Award, CSU, Chico 2018
· Selected from class of 100+ child development students based on GPA, involvement in department, & leadership skills
Recipient of the Valene L. Smith BSS Outstanding Student Award, College of Behavioral & Social Sciences 2017-2018
· Recognized out of 12 major departments for my local and global academic achievements, student retention advocacy, and community involvement
Broadening Horizons Award, Freshman Leadership Opportunity 2015-2016
· Chosen by peers to receive award highlighting university involvement during my first year as an undergraduate
McDonald Hacer National Scholarship, McDonald’s 2015
·Offered to 30 outstanding Latine students from all over the country
Cien Amigos, Cien Amigos Education Fund 2015
·Given to Mexican/Mexican American students pursuing higher education
Alliance for Hispanic Advancement, Alliance for Hispanic Advancement 2015
·Given to students of Latine descent and local counties pursuing higher education