About Me.
Since I was young, I’ve been taught that I can do hard things, and as I’ve grown up I’ve made an explicit effort to make sure that statement is as true as possible.
I have been a leading actor in seven musical (soprano/alto) and dramatic productions, am a published journalist with three years of experience as an intern in the local newspaper, recipient of the Brown University Book award, ‘Best Delegate’ Award recipient during a Model UN Conference and ranked as Top Performing Student at The New York Times Summer Academy.
In addition to this, my poetry has won national awards and has been printed in various publications. I have also edited the English version of Patricia Eckenrod’s book, "Paradise of Emeralds". I work hard and do my best to go that extra mile simply because I love what I do; this is not work, this is a manifestation of a passion which I discovered when I was 10 years old: writing.
Being raised by a Hispanic working mom, hard work, problem solving and team work have been the corner stone of my upbringing. Other interests include laughing with friends, playing video games, practicing aikido, traveling, and writing self-indulgent poetry. I am bilingual (English/Spanish), a citizen in three countries (United States, Spain, Mexico), well-traveled (Asia, Americas & Europe) and I consider myself an adventurous eater. In ten years, I see myself travelling the world in order to document what’s going on and have the capacity to offer a nuanced opinion on it following years of studies in comparative politics and writing. I truly believe that the best way to motivate change is to raise awareness about facts.
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic, Writing, Poetry & Model U.N.
2021-2023: Intern at the “Islander News” - Newspaper
Key Biscayne, FL
Developed articles for print and online publication, translated and edited articles from Spanish, and handled phone calls
2023: Editor of the English Version of Patricia Eckenrod’s book, ‘Paradise of Emeralds’
Miami, FL
Revised 49,000+ words of the English translation of Eckenrod’s book for grammar and style (Paid work)
2023: The Brown University Book Award
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Received school-wide recognition for proficiency in writing and English language – Palmer Trinity School
2023: Admitted into the Sophia Charter of the National Honors Society
National
Membership into the National Honors Society
2023: Membership Certification, The Hague International Model U.N. Conference
International, The Hague, Netherlands
Selected to attend Special Conference Sub-Commission 2 representing Gabon
2022: Membership Certification, William and Mary Model U.N. Conference
Williamsburg, VA
Selected to attend UN Ocean Conference 2022 representing the Philippines
2022: Best Delegate award, Model U.N.
Miami, FL
Model U.N. Warrior Muni I, representing Albania in the UN Security Council: Armenia/Azerbaijan Conflict
2022: Membership Certification
Miami, FL
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
2022: Meritorious Achievement in Ethics
Miami, FL
Palmer Trinity School
2022: Meritorious Achievement in US History Honors
Miami, FL
Palmer Trinity School
2022: Meritorious Achievement in American Literature Honors
Miami, FL
Palmer Trinity School
2022: The New York Times, Summer Academy Course – Top Performing Student
New York, NY
Certificate of Completion & Positive Evaluation in the course: “Writing the Big City: Reporting in New York”
2022: Member of Quill & Scroll
National
International Honorary Society for High School Journalists
2021: Certificate of Induction and Membership
Miami, FL
International Thespian Society
2019: Model Student Award – Creative Writing
Miami, FL
Miami Arts Charter School (MAC)
2019: Finalist – Poetry Contest – Piano Slam 11
Miami, FL
Poem: “Symphony of the City”. Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation and the Adrienne Arscht Center (Miami)
2019: Austin International Poetry Festival – Selected for publishing
National
Published poem “200 Years” in the Diverse City Youth Anthology book
2019: Young American Poetry Digest – Selected for publishing
National
Published poem “Signs” in Young American Poetry Digest 2019 book
2018: Winner 1st Place - Poetry Matters Contest
National
National contest - Middle School Division, poem “Is It Black Woods Out There”.
Musical Theater & Thespians
2023: ‘Cagebirds’ the play - Lead role
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Role of ‘Wild One’ in the short play ‘Cagebirds’
Thespian District 8 (Miami Area) and the State of Florida
Duet Musical – “Somethings Are Meant to Be” from Little Women
2023: Superior at District Competition
Thespian District 8 (Miami Area)
Duet Scene – “Check Please”
2023: “Chicago” the musical – Leading Role
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Played “Billy Flynn” at Palmer Trinity School, Miami, Fl
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Played two roles in the show: Travis (Jocks) & Cathy (Thespians) at Palmer Trinity School, Miami, Fl
2022: Excellent (x2) – Thespian District Competition
Thespian District 8 (Miami Area)
Group Scene – “The Wolves” and Duet Musical – “Willow”
2022: “Avenue Q” the musical – Leading Role
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Played “Christmas Eve”
2021: Award: Best Performance of the Year
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
For the role of ‘Deloris’ in “Sister Act”
2021: “Sister Act” the musical - Lead Role
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Played ‘Deloris’
2021: Excellent and Superior – Thespians District and State Competition
Thespian District 8 (Miami Area) and the State of Florida
Duet Musical – “No Reason” and Group Scene – “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”
2021: “The Laramie Project” the play
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Played ‘Jedidiah Shultz’ and 2 other roles
2020: “Beauty and the Beast” the Musical – Leading Role
Key Biscayne, FL
Played “Mrs. Potts” at the Key Biscayne Community Center – Due to the pandemic this was an online show
2019: “The Wizard of Oz” the Musical – Leading Role
Key Biscayne, FL
Played “the Tin Man” at the Key Biscayne Community Center
2018: “Aladdin” the Musical – Lead Role
Key Biscayne, FL
Played “Jazmine” at the Key Biscayne Community Center
2018: “Shrek: The Musical” – Leading Role
Key Biscayne, FL
Played “Pinocchio” at the Key Biscayne Community Center
Leadership
2024: Senior Co-Vice President of Thespian Troupe 5458
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
2023-2024: Secretariat of Model United Nations
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
2021-2024: President of the Gaming Club
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
2021-2022: Senior officer for Thespian troupe 5458
Palmer Trinity School, Miami, FL
Academic Awards
Theater Achievements
Theater Videos
Poetry Excerpts
Journalism Examples
