I’m an environmental engineering graduate student driven by one goal, designing sustainable systems that improve lives. I discovered early on that I’m at my best in the lab, solving complex problems, testing ideas, and turning engineering principles into practical solutions. As an international student from the Dominican Republic, I’ve had to adapt quickly, academically, professionally, and culturally. Navigating a new education system while building a career in engineering has strengthened my independence, resilience, and work ethic. I bring a global perspective to every space I enter, especially in STEM environments where diverse viewpoints matter. Through research in water treatment, I’ve seen how engineering can directly impact public health. I plan to continue developing sustainable technologies that serve communities often overlooked in infrastructure and environmental policy and bring that knowledge and innovation back to my country.

• Research Engineer

  Civil Engineering · Thermal Process Systems

  Jan 2024 – Present

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Renewables & Environment · Western Michigan University

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

• Discovery Chemistry Intern

  Chemicals · FMC Corporation

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

• Intern

  Information Technology and Services · Compañía Dominicana de Teléfonos, S. A. (Claro)

  Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

• Intern

  Pharmaceuticals · Laboratories San Luis, S. A.

  Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Volleyball

  Intramural

  2014 – 2016

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Western Michigan University · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

  2023 – 2024

  Research topic:

  Water purification with hydrophobic natural deep eutectic solvents

• I was a dancer in many productions my school did to integrate all the students

  Secundaria Babeque · Dance

  2015 – 2020

  Productions:

  Greña, A traves de un videojuego

• I was a ballet dancer

  Ballet Concierto · Dance

  2007 – 2013

• I was essentially the graphic designer for my grade. I did fundraiser tickets, posters, Instagram posts, and many more designs to help my classmates and my school

  Secundaria Babeque · Graphic Art

  2018 – 2020

• Chemistry Team Lead

  Public Service (Politics) · Secundaria Babeque

  2018 – 2019

  Mission:

  Environmental

• I was essentially the graphic designer for my grade. I did fundraiser tickets, posters, Instagram posts, and many more designs to help my classmates and my school

  Volunteering · Babeque Secundaria

  2018 – 2020

  Mission:

  To aid my high school in any way I could

• My school, Babeque Secundaria, is in charge of raising funds for a summer camp for low-income children from the La Yuca neighborhood. I participated in this activity by making posters for fundraising and advertising for the camp.

  Volunteering · Nurys Zarzuela School

  2019 – 2019

  Mission:

  To enlighten children's lives with an awesome summer camp

• In this case, my classmates and I painted two of the walls of the school, located in the children's playground. We paint the walls with vibrant and striking colors to bring happiness and fun to children.

  Volunteering · Nurys Zarzuela School

  2018 – 2018

  Mission:

  This activity consists of making a mural for a low-income school located in the neighborhood of La Yuca, with the purpose of bringing a little joy to these children. A mural is a type of artistic expression that consists of decorating a wall.