What motivated you to take on this leadership role?
After nearly six years away from the DMV area, I recently relocated back to Washington, D.C., and the return felt like the perfect opportunity to re-engage with the Trojan Family and give back to the community that has shaped me. At its core, my motivation is grounded in representation. As someone who is half Ecuadorian and half Mexican, and a first-generation college student, I understand how powerful it can be to see yourself reflected in leadership. That visibility can affirm belonging and possibility in meaningful ways. Washington also holds unique significance in today’s political climate, and the opportunity to serve as a representative of our diverse alumni community here feels both timely and purposeful. I am motivated not only by what I hope to contribute, but also by what I know I will gain: the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with an exceptional network of professionals and emerging leaders. That reciprocal exchange is what makes this role especially compelling to me.

What are you most looking forward to as co-chair?
I am most looking forward to building a vibrant and inclusive alumni community here in Washington, D.C. — one that reflects the full diversity of the Trojan Family and creates meaningful opportunities for connection and growth. Washington is home to an extraordinary concentration of accomplished professionals, policy leaders and emerging talent, and the USC alumni network here is no exception. I am excited to help activate that network intentionally, whether through thoughtfully curated events, mentorship initiatives, or simply creating spaces where Trojans can connect, collaborate and champion one another’s careers. More broadly, I look forward to learning from this community as much as I hope to contribute to it. Washington attracts some of the most driven and accomplished individuals in the country, and the opportunity to engage with that talent through our shared bond as USC alumni is something I deeply value and do not take lightly.

What’s something about you that others might not know?
Most people don’t know that I ran my first Los Angeles Marathon at 12, and every single person in my immediate family has also completed at least one marathon. 

What does USC mean to you, and what do you hope to achieve as network co-chair?
The University of Southern California is where I truly came into my own. It’s where I learned to advocate for myself and began to understand my career trajectory. The growth I experienced there was not only academic, but personal, professional and deeply human. USC gave me some of my closest friendships — the kind forged through late nights, shared challenges and the distinct bond that comes from navigating a high-pressure environment together. It pushed me in ways I did not always expect or immediately welcome, but those challenges became the foundation of my resilience. More than anything, USC prepared me for real life — not just career milestones, but the daily discipline, professional standards and enduring sense of community that I carry with me wherever I go. I left with more than a degree. I left with a clearer sense of identity and purpose that continues to evolve. As co-chair, I hope to honor that impact by giving back to the community that gave me so much. My goal is to strengthen the bonds among alumni, create meaningful pathways for recent graduates and cultivate a network where every member — whether they graduated decades ago or just last spring — feels genuinely connected to something larger than themselves.