I’m a bilingual, Mexican American graduate student currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Texas at El Paso. As a first-generation college student from El Paso, Texas, I’m passionate about increasing access to culturally competent, bilingual mental health services—particularly for Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. My lived experiences as a Queer, Hispanic woman have shaped my commitment to serving underserved populations. I co-founded the Lower Valley Scholars Foundation to support low-income, first-generation students in my community with their academic endeavors, and I’m now focused on continuing that advocacy through mental health care. My goal is to become a Licensed Professional Counselor and provide inclusive, affirming, and affordable services to communities across Texas.