About Me
Who I am...
My name is Laura Alvarez Pineda and I was born in Mexico and raised in Napa, California. I expect to graduate Dominican University in December of 2024 with a major in Nursing and a double minor in Spanish and Psychology. My dream is to become a registered nurse and give back to communities.
I was born in Jalisco, Mexico. My parents brought my sister and I at a young age in hopes of giving us the opportunities they never had, that being attending a college and making our dreams come true.
Why Dominican University
I chose to attend Dominican University because of the great Nursing program that is offered and the small classes that allow for more of a one on one focus. Dominican University also allows for me to visit my family back in Napa often as it is a short 45 minute drive. On top of that, Dominican has a very beautiful campus full of scenery that I was drawn to.
My Dominican Experience
My Dominican Experience so far has been excellent and I am looking forward to see how much it grows. I have become more involved on campus by joining a couple extracurriculars in addition to academics.
Peer Mentor
As a peer mentor I look forward to connecting with my mentees and making the transition into college is as easy and smooth as possible for them.
2021-Present
Honors Program
I am happy to be a part of the honors program as it pushes me to try my best and keep a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
2020-Present
Campus Ministry
I am a member of the Siena Leadership Team and vice-president of the Penguins Ideals Club. Along with my beautiful team, we lead and organize events exploring the four penguin ideals and our beliefs.
2020-2023
My beautiful family in 2022
The Future
As a first generation student, I would like to serve as a role model for my younger sister and any other first generation students. I hope to accomplish all my goals as well as to learn more about myself and others. I am excited to see how much I grow and learn through my Dominican experience.