I was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was my permanent place of residence until I moved to Minneapolis in August 2023 to pursue the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program. My loved ones describe me as funny, kind, thoughtful, and overly empathetic. Since a young age, I have been an academically active person. Without hesitation, I took leadership roles in clubs that caught my interest, ranging from the environmental club to the debate club. I managed my time effectively to enroll in extracurriculars that could advance me toward my goals. Before joining the MCH program, I obtained my MD degree back home, where I discovered my passion for maternal and child public health. After over a decade of training where academics have played a primary role in my life, I am now determined to embark on my MCH practice while also devoting more attention to my personal life and non-professional interests.

I was born and raised in the Twin Cities. I started the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program right after finishing my undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). I am an auntie to two amazing nieces. I have a goofy dog named Bear that I love. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, drinking lots of iced lattes, and traveling. 2023 was the first year I traveled outside of the United States. I went on a family vacation to Mexico, completed my APEx with two other MCHers, Kailee Elizabeth Schaberg and Estefanía Henríquez Luthje, in the Dominican Republic, and went on a long overdue vacation in Europe with my best friend, Ruby.