An advocate of the arts and humanities, Carmen is dedicated to elevating underrepresented communities. With over 15 years as an educator and impactful contributions during her tenure as Programs Manager at Pacific Symphony, and Director of Education at HP, her passion for championing underrepresented communities resonates through her work. During her tenure at Pacific Symphony as Programs Manager, Carmen spearheaded successful partnerships with The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana, Santa Ana High School, and Savanna School District. At SVSD, Carmen initiated Savanna Strings, a free after school violin program, in partnership with Pacific Symphony. Carmen believes in the transformative power of the arts in empowering underrepresented communities.