I was born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico which is also known as "The City of Science". In 2013, I obtained a Bachelor in Natural Science with a major in Coastal Marine Biology from the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (UPRH) and in 2017 I obtained a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Biology from Hampton University.

Currently, I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Biological Oceanography at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, working in the Reef Indicators Lab under the mentorship and advisement of Dr. Pamela Hallock-Muller. I am developing a project that aims to study of the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea spp. as a potential bioindicator species in coastal environments for nutrient pollution. I am also a Certified Academic Advisor by the USF College of Education.

To learn more about my experiences and skills, browse around this website!