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Yvonne Hernandez

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Hello! I'm Yvonne Hernandez, a US-born Colombian and Mexican/Native American dreaming of becoming a Cybersecurity Analyst and Engineer. I became interested in the world of coding, computer science, and engineering because my father, a first-generation immigrant from Colombia, went back to school to become the skilled software engineer he is today. I was lucky to be raised by such an incredible role model; I know not every girl and woman has the same in their life to envision themselves in a STEM career. My vision for the future involves creating opportunities for women and impoverished communities to better access classes and certifications for a career in STEM and, separate from that, beginning food security across the country. When I'm not doing schoolwork and studying for CompTIA certifications, I'm sharpening my mind through related reading and my body through weightlifting. I also enjoy gaming in my occasional free time!

Education

University of Phoenix

Associate's degree program
2022 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Computer Science
    • Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
    • Information Science/Studies
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Cybersecurity Engineering

    • Dream career goals:

      Company Founder

    • Member Services Representative

      Crunch Fitness
      2021
    • Graphic Designer

      Self Employed
      2017 – Present7 years
    • Club Member

      Future Business Leaders of America
      2015 – 20172 years

    Sports

    Soccer

    Club
    2005 – 201510 years

    Arts

    • Personal Venture

      Graphic Art
      2015 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Applebee's - Veterans Day — Waitress
      2017 – 2017

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship