Originally from the Monterey Bay area, I moved to Humboldt for the beautiful coastline, vibrant small-town art scene, and a bachelor's degree in Art Education from Cal Poly Humboldt. I tried out life in a few other places including San Jose, Sacramento, Phoenix, and Dublin, Ireland, but returned to Humboldt in 2005 to work with the Career Center, 2009 with the Learning Center, and in 2014 with the Academic & Career Advising Center. In 2019, I earned a master’s degree in Education, with an emphasis in Ethnic Studies. Thesis: Working Toward Graduation: How working an on-campus, part-time job can affect retention rates among racially minoritized students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. I am very proud to be a first generation college student who has the amazing opportunity to help new students navigate college. When I’m not on Cal Poly Humboldt’s beautiful campus, you can usually find me at one of our local beaches, taking photos and painting watercolor landscapes.