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Itzel Diaz-Ochoa

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Bio

I plan to pursue a career in business, with a focus on building and growing something of my own one day. Watching my dad work hard and stay committed to providing for our family shaped how I see success and pushed me toward this path. I’m especially passionate about taking ideas and turning them into something real and valuable. I’m a strong candidate because I know what I want, I stay consistent, and I’m willing to put in the work to make it happen.

Education

College of DuPage

Associate's degree program
2025 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations

Addison Trail High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Marketing and Advertising

    • Dream career goals:

      Consulting

    • OPD Associate

      Walmart
      2025 – Present1 year

    Sports

    Badminton

    Junior Varsity
    2022 – 20253 years

    Tennis

    Varsity
    2022 – 20253 years

    Research

    • Accounting and Computer Science

      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Participant
      2022 – 2023

    Arts

    • Addison Trail

      Drawing
      2023 – 2026
    • Addison Trail

      Ceramics
      2023 – 2025

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      St. Joseph — To provide knitted blankets and food
      2024 – 2025

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship