Education:
Middle school: Leal Middle School
Years: 1988-1990
High school: Sheboygan South High School
Class of 1994
Top Half of the class
Gateway Seminary
MTA, Master of Theological Studies
2023
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.S. Criminal Justice
2002
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B.S. Criminal Justice
B.A. Political Science
Minor, Latino Studies
2000
Work Experience:
FEA Foundation Ministries
Founder and Minister
2022 – Current
Washington State University
Director of College Success Programs, Academic Success and Career Center
2018-2020
Washington State University
Manager of Operations
Office of Equity and Diversity
2015-2018
Washington State University
Retention Counselor
Office of Multicultural Student Services
2015
Milwaukee Public Radio
Development Specialist
2007-2014
Awards:
United Women in Faith Texas Impact, People of Faith Working for Justice Scholarship Award, 2024
Mutual of America Community Partnership Award, 2019
WSU Chicano Latino Student Center Outstanding Retention Counselor Award, 2015
Metro Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators Parent Award, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Award, 2000
Hobbies/Interest:
Thrift shopping, family tree research, responding to any biblical question, and staying abreast of current topics affecting sojourners both at the U.S. Mexico border and those who are residents of the United States.
Biography:
I was born in San Antonio, Texas, lived in the state of Wisconsin for 20 years, in Washington State for 7 years, and currently reside in Austin, TX for the past 2 years. I have had the opportunity to work in various capacities while raising a family. I’ve worked through great hardships and as a result, I don’t give up easily, I’m always problem-solving, and I advocate for the most vulnerable in society.