Hobbies and interests
Writing
Reading
Adult Fiction
Action
Adventure
I read books multiple times per week
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My goal with my career is to use civil engineering to help communities recover from disasters. I am very passionate about advocating for changes that can lead to a more sustainable world that is also prepared for the effects of climate change. I am currently the Academic lead for the UC Merced chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, part of the Yosemite Leadership, VP Finance of the Delta Gamma sorority, and Vice President of the Bobcat Model UN.
Education
University of California-Merced
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Civil Engineering
Minors:
- Political Science and Government
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Civil Engineering
- Public Policy Analysis
Career
Dream career field:
Civil Engineering
Dream career goals:
My dream is to study how we can better protect communities from the hazards of natural disasters and implement civil engineering along with public policy to protect people
Student Tour Guide Lead Captain
University of California, Merced2022 – Present3 yearsStudent Engineer
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power2024 – Present1 year
Public services
Volunteering
Womxn in Wilderness — Project Partner2023 – 2024Volunteering
Yosemite National Park — Park Volunteer2022 – 2024Volunteering
Service for Sight — volunteer2022 – Present