Throughout my life my career goals have changed. It started with wanting to be a veterinarian when I was six-years-old. Later it evolved into going to massage therapy school after highschool to become a licensed massage therapist. Then, someone gave me the advice to "just keep moving towards what you are most interested in" and I finally found my passion in mental health care. I am currently a masters student at the University of North Florida in the clinical mental health counseling program. It is my long term goal to become a licensed mental health clinician and own my own therapy practice. The population I feel most called to work with are those with eating disorders, substance use disorders, traumatic stress, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I enjoy teaching zumba classes that act as fundraisers for LGBTQIA+ organizations. The LGBTQIA+ community is underrepresented and as a queer individual I am passionate about being an advocate for sexual minorities.

• Licensed Massage Therapist

  Health, Wellness, and Fitness · Amelia Island Omni Resort

  Jan 2019 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Entrepreneurship

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  University of North Florida · Psychology, General

  2022 – 2023

  Research topic:

  Bridging the research disparity gap within jacksonville's Hispanic community.

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  National Institute of Health (NIH) · Psychology, General

  2023 – 2023

  Research topic:

  Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT)

• Help facilitate music therapy with groups of adults

  Volunteering · BASCA (Building Abilities of Special Children & Adults)

  2021 – Present

  Mission:

  Teach interpersonal skills and fine motor skills to adults and children living with various disabilities.