11/29/2021
I am a 4th year evening student in the part-time program. As a single mother of two daughters, working full-time, UNTDCOL afforded me the privilege to study law because: (1) they made it affordable, and (2) they understand that some of the best potential future lawyers will need to be part-time. Without the evening part-time program, I would not have had the privilege to study law. Our school opened its doors with the purpose of serving a diverse community and offering an affordable legal education. When touring the school, it was evident that UNTDCOL was breaking barriers, driving innovation through their pedagogy, and challenging the status quo as to who would have the potential to be a successful lawyer - and not just those who score high on an admissions test. I am an example of just that: Proudly a Board of Advocates member, I am also the RSO President for Women in Law Student Association (WILSA), and a recipient of a National Cali Award.
There are so many "favorite" things about this school; however, arguably my favorite thing is that UNTDCOL reflects the community that they serve; evidenced in the diversity of their staff, students but also in academia and pedagogy. Moreover, UNTDCOL serves our community through experiential learning programs and community engagement opportunities. UNTDCOL has also impressed upon me since day one, that they care not only about ensuring the best legal education, but also about the health and overall well-being of EACH and EVERY one of their students. I was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and have been the first person in my immediate family to graduate with a college degree and the first to study law. I am proudly a reflection of the community that UNTDCOL serves.
Outside of school, is equally busy! I am a proud mom of two young ladies ages 8 and 15. They are both amazing athletes respectively. My youngest is an elite cheerleader at Spirit of Texas in Coppell that takes us around the US for traveling competitions. My oldest is a Varsity Wrestler at her high school, she received her first varsity letter as a Freshman! I'm privileged to also have an amazing career as a Human Resources Director at the Michaels organization (crafting), where I support over 380 stores on the east coast. We also have 2 cats, Prince and Ozzy, along with a Golden Retriever named Stevie.