Nursing

I'm a native Los Angelino and I take pride in being born, raised and schooled in L.A. I received my Bachelor of Arts in sociology from UCLA and earned a Master of Science in biology from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Before nursing, I was awarded a fellowship from the National Institutes of Health to work as a research fellow in the Obstetrics/Gynecology department at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. During my time there, I explored how maternal health affects fetal development at the molecular level. My passion for women’s health motivated me to start a community-based advocacy group called Cancer Libre (Cancer Free) that celebrates breast-cancer awareness, promotes early detection and raises funds for programs that fight breast cancer.

An interesting fact about me is that I am one of 16 children. I enjoy spending time with all my family and friends, as well as cooking and exploring different parts of Los Angeles. I appreciate this award because the funds helped cover a substantial portion of my school tuition and textbooks. I have access to amazing mentors who are leaders in the nursing field. I am also provided with the tools and resources to facilitate networking opportunities with fellow classmates and the greater Mount St. Mary’s College community. I am humbled and sincerely grateful for the award.