Con Corazon: From Tradition to Tomorrow

I am a very motivated student, and to further my academic passion, I participated in the Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) at UC Berkeley in 9th and 10th grade, where I took rigorous summer coursework in Public Speaking Intro and Social Psychology.

 My commitment to community engagement has been a central part of my high school experience. In 10th grade, I was selected to participate in the 

California Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project. The Statewide Leadership Conference brought together student leaders from across California for a week-long, program to enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, and cultural awareness. 

I'm a Youth Leader with the Dolores Huerta Foundation through the LYFE Program, which teaches low-income youth and their families about art, technology, and civic engagement. I've been involved since 9th grade and have participated in "Get out the Vote" efforts, community canvassing, and helped develop a youth podcast. 

 I have been diligent about finding ways to exercise leadership that supports the advancement of all students. Following my participation in CLYLP, I volunteered to support students in the program after my junior year. As a member of the Tiger Pride Crew, I was one of two students selected to help improve the school culture and create a better environment for all students in my Junior year.

I've been dancing since I was four, and I'm currently a dancer and elementary class assistant instructor for Ballet Folklorico Sol del Valle from 9th through 12th grade. I also participate in competitive dance and serve as a peer instructor for younger students.

I have been playing guitar and performing as a soloist with a mariachi team, Mariachi Los Reyes, since 9th grade. The group primarily plays mariachi music, but we also perform contemporary music.