Isabel Espinoza Email and Phone Number

My passion for writing has led me to Santa Clara University, where I will work on achieving my bachelor's degree. As a first-generation college student, I will major in English and minor in Creative Writing. I cannot wait to get started and take part in every learning opportunity as SCU. I am confident that an education at this university will help me become a talented writer, editor, proofreader, and author because of its hands-on learning experiences like internships and writing workshops. After college graduation, I plan to work for a publishing company or a literary magazine. An English degree will enhance my writing, editing, proofreading, and critical thinking skills. Thus, I can apply all these skills to either an editor position or the role of a proofreader. Yet, my ultimate career aspiration is becoming an editor-in-chief because I love the editing/revision process.As an aspiring author and novelist, I am determined to write books reflecting on mental health struggles to eliminate its stigma in the Latiné community as many people in my community do not believe mental illness is real. By writing books and content related to these themes, I hope Latinos/as realize it is possible to manage mental illness and become more balanced and healthier individuals. In addition, I want Latinas, of all ages, to look at the covers of my books and see themselves, relate to the character's struggles, and gain inspiration to pursue their dreams because we Latinas deserve to dream big. I intend for Latinas, regardless of age, background, nationality, or color, to feel seen and understood rather than feeling like no one understands them and they are alone. In addition, I have a strong passion for community advocating and environmental sustainability within my neighborhood. I plan to do everything I can to create a more sustainable and greener future for my local community. I am enthusiastic about advocating for others who do not have a voice. I speak up for others whose voice is silenced. Domestic Violence Survivors, Mental Health Awareness, and Gender and Racial Equality are the causes I support deeply.