(They/Them) I received a B.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. From providing Spanish/English interpreting for the migrant community in West Michigan, working in the substance use prevention field in South Texas, to leading communication efforts nation-wide for an implementation science focused HIV research program, my experiences have focused on applying communications to aid underserved and underrepresented communities, while identifying specific issues and gaps in services within them. I am passionate about community-based education, community mobilization and applying strategic planning to the public health field. In my free time you can find me trying new restaurants, collecting cassette tapes and enjoying the Chicago skyline. 🌆