I am the proud daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants, the youngest of three siblings, a proud aunt to two nieces, and a dog mom to a medium-sized poodle. I have a huge family with more than ten aunts and uncles and too many first, second, and third cousins to count.
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| Me and my poodle, Lila. |
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in engineering in 2012 and 2016, respectively, and am currently pursuing a doctorate in engineering. As a doctoral student, I worked as a graduate assistant for a science and engineering honors program, where I served as an adviser and teacher to undergraduate students and reviewed college applications for acceptance into the program. While I was pursuing my master’s degree, I worked as a quality engineer for a manufacturing company and, later on, as a consultant for an oil and gas company, where I evaluated chemical markets, chemical production technologies and served as an independent engineer for the construction of chemical plants.
Interesting facts about me:
- First-generation Ecuadorian American
- My great grandmother lived until she was 103
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Love to travel
- Went to Mexico every two weeks for one year while I was working as a consultant
- Traveled to Bolivia for work as a consultant
- Favorite places I have visited for pleasure include Spain, Italy, Germany, Galapagos Islands, and Yosemite National Park
- I Will graduate with no debt from my doctoral program
- Graduated with no debt from my master’s program
- Took professional salsa dancing lessons
- Competed in track and field and cross-country throughout high school and as an undergraduate
- Enjoy gardening in my spare time
- Favorite foods include chicken enchiladas, fritada, and new york-style pizza (I have yet to find better pizza. Change my mind!)
- Favorite book at the moment is Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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| Flower towers I built during summer 2020. Each tower has approximately 80 plants. |