Biography

I was born in Antwerp, Belgium. I was raised in Pittsburgh and then Miami. I am the daughter of Cuban immigrants and love to travel. Ironically, if there’s one constant in my life it’s change.

During my year-long exchange program at SciencesPo Campus of Reims, I sought to understand international relations from a French perspective. I completed a certificate in Business and Economics and continued expanding my knowledge of the French language. Both certificates in Transatlantic and West European Studies resulted from a culmination of experiences I gained while abroad.

My academic interests are interdisciplinary in scope. During my undergraduate studies I completed dual degrees in psychology and philosophy. Currently, I am in pursuit of a Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA) with a specialization in Security and Intelligence Studies (SIS) at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affiairs (GSPIA).

Education & Training

  • B.S. 2020

    Psychology

    University of Pittsburgh

  • B.A. 2020

    Philosophy

    University of Pittsburgh

  • Certificates 2020

    Transatlantic Studies / West European Studies

    University of Pittsburgh

  • Certificate 2019

    Business and Economics

    SciencesPo

  • Study Abroad Program 2019-2020

    Full-year Exchange Program

    SciencessPo Campus de Reims

Work & Research Experience

  • 2021Summer

    Bilingual Paralegal

    Pittsburgh, PA - Rogers&Rogers, P.C.

  • 2020Fall

    Hispanic Heritage Month Committee Member

    Pittsburgh- Grassroots Community Project

  • 2020Fall

    Events Coordinator

    University of Pittsburgh - Latinx Student Association (LSA)

  • 2018Fall

    Volunteer Research Assistant

    University of Pittsburgh - Psychology Department (TAYA Lab)

  • 2018Spring/Fall

    Research Assistant

    University of Pittsburgh - Psychology Department (SLAM Lab)

  • 2018Summer

    Community Assistant

    Academic Programs International (API) - Paris, France

  • 2016Summer

    Account Manager

    Keep Calm Attorney Referral Service- Miami, FL

    Awards and Achievements

    • 2019-2020
      Harris N. Miller and Deborah A. Kahn Study Abroad Award
    • Fall 2016 - Present
      Dean's List
      Dietrich School students whose academic performance indicate outstanding achievement are recognized on the Dean’s List when term GPA is at least 3.50 and no grade lower than a C.
    • Spring 2018 - Present
      Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) Honor Society
      The Outside the Classroom Curriculum Honor Society is a student organization created to help recognize students for taking the initiative to fully engage in their co-curricular life while being a student at the University of Pittsburgh.
    • 2018 - Present
      Psi Chi Honor Society
      International Honor Society in Psychology