Preferred Pronouns: She/Her

What types of questions can First-Gens reach out to you about?
I would love to speak to students about my experience as a PhD student at Illinois, or about graduate school in general. I am a second generation Mexican American studying Communication and more specifically Latinx identity in the Midwest. Also, if you ever need any public speaking tips or want to talk food, I'm here!

I am Proud to Be First-Gen because …
my parents never doubted how smart we were, even when others tried.