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Personal: Single.
Occupation: Senior Staff Engineer for the Center of Integrated Manufacturing Studies, a unit of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Community activities: Former youth mentor with the Red Cross; Former President for the Rochester chapter of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; contributed to Mathematics and Engineering Science summer program for Hispanic students; graduate of United Way's 2007 Latino Leadership Development Program and Circulo Latino member; involved in church ministries and missions.
My favorite thing to do in Rochester: In the cooler months I head to the Little Theater or the Eastman Theater. During the warmer months I prefer the outdoors and rollerblade or bike along the canal. I also like to frequent the public market and the various festivals and concerts.
Biggest challenge I've overcome and how I did it: Working as a young Latina in a male-dominated field, the feeling of isolation has been a big personal challenge. I felt like quitting engineering on more than one occasion, first as a student and then as a professional. Through the support of my family and friends, in addition to good mentors (technical and personal), I've managed to keep the course. I would not be here if it weren't for their constant encouragement, and those experiences have given me insight to mentor and encourage others to do the same.
One thing I've always wanted to do but never have: Run the New York City marathon.
Something people don't know about me: I love travel and learning languages. In October I traveled to Tacuarembo, Uruguay, to help build a church. It was very rewarding to give a congregation a place to meet after 17 years without a place of worship. Recently I vacationed in the Philippines with a group of friends.
The one thing I can't live without: Faith.
The song that best describes my life: "His Eye is on the Sparrow."
Favorite guilty meal: I would skip the guilt meal and eat dessert first -- ice cream!
Favorite artist or musician: It's hard to pick one. I enjoy a wide range of musical styles from jazz to salsa. I'm currently listening to "Flor de Amor" by Omara Portuondo.
Actress I'd like to portray me in a movie about my life: Who else better than myself!
