A Little Bit About Me :)
First generation Afro Latina hailing from Fort Worth, Texas by way of Tampico, Tamaulipas in Mexico. I am an HBCU graduate from thee ILLUSTRIOUS Howard University in Washington, DC. While at Howard, I was blessed with the opportunity to be an athlete on America’s only HBCU swim team in America and serve as a captain for that team in my final year. At Howard I focused heavily on legal work, the sociology of sport and using sport to reach the underprivileged communities of the DMV area. I believe that sports have a way of not only influencing our media intake, but take on a personal role in our everyday lives by serving as a tool for community, wellness and healthy competition. Post grad, I’ve chosen to continue in pursuing higher education at the University of Georgia, pursuing a master’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in sport management, governance and policy.
The world we live in today relies heavily on perception and outside appearance due to the popularity and influence of social networking and portrayal of what we know as “dream life.” While I strive to attain my own dream life, I also choose to live a life of authenticity, laughter and passionate pursuits where I don’t have to sacrifice my love of all things silly and quirky to attain these professional pursuits.
Funky Facts
Favorite color: Black
Favorite Movie: Undercover Brother
Favorite artist: Rex Orange County
Favorite Sport: Formula (I am a Carlos Sainz Lover)
Greatest Accomplishment: Being invited to the White House by former President and VP, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for a Women’s history gala.
Favorite country: Japan
I am fluent in both English and Spanish
I competed for the Mexican National Swim Team for 8 years.
I have visited 15 countries
My hobbies are fashion research, reading (dystopian fiction and romance are my kryptonite) and creating social media content.
My passions include:
International travel
Outreach to underprivileged and marginalized communities
Aquatic safety for communities of color
One of my bucket list goals is to visit a McDonald’s in every country I have the privilege of traveling to.
Education
Howard University
Between the years of 2020 to 2024 I had the privilege of attending Howard University in Washington DC. During my time at Howard I earned 2 degrees 1 being in political science and the other being in criminology with a minor in mass communications. Howard’s environment is unmatched and like no other in that as a student you are bound to become familiar with what we like to call the “Howard hustle.” This phrase identifies the work ethic and hunger of Howard students always looking for a new opportunity, ways to grow, or simply GET THAT BAG. Even while swimming at the division 1 level for the ONLY HBCU swim team in the world I found my hustle in sports media and community outreach by connecting with the inner city communities of the DMV area through drowning prevention clinics tasked with promotion of water safety and documenting it all through our various social media pages, platforms and local news outlets.
University Of Georgia
Athletics has been my passion for a large portion of my life. Although I started out as an athlete myself, retirement doesn’t mean giving up on my love for all things sporty and competitive. This has led me to the University of Georgia where I am currently pursuing my masters degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in sports management, policy and governance. The University of Georgia is home to 21 varsity sports and one of the most competitive and premier football programs in the country. I chose the University of Georgia as the next step in my journey because I believe that an institution that is engaged in so much tradition and excellence is the perfect place to build community and connection. Moving forward I would like to use the skills and connections I’ve gained to pursue a career in athlete public relations and athlete agency work in hopes to build global partnerships with international athletic associations and athletes that desire to play in the the United States.
Howard University University Swim and Dive is a premier division 1 collegiate aquatic program located in Washington, DC. I served as the Social Media director for HUSD documenting, creating and promoting community outreach campaigns, team news and regular newsletters and announcements
Career
HUSD
Metro Wellness INC.
Metro Wellness is a health and fitness company located in Washington, DC that dedicates itself to providing private classes in CPR, first aid and aquatic safety to individuals within the DC metro area and across the country. At MWI, I served as an administrative assistant as well as media coordinator, by working with athlete/ client relations, scheduling and media output for the company.
Mielle Organics is Hair care company that has turned into a global and viral sensation reaching over 87 countries in the world. between 2023 and 2024 I was able to work, in partnership with Mielle and HUSD, in spearheading a campaign promoting Mielle and hair health in the aquatic community.
Mitchell Senior Solutions is an insurance brokering agency located in Fort Worth, Texas that specializes in insurance consultation for the retired, disabled and elderly population in America. at MSS, I served as a multicultural outreach marketing intern. In this role I worked alongside the agency creating and distributing marketing materials to the underprivileged and Spanish-speaking community of Fort Worth
