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What professional events do you participate in, or what skills or ac
complishment’s have you attained, that sets you apart?
My academic background is in applied mathematics and programming. I’m currently finishing a master’s in science for Cybersecurity and Data Analytics and plan on moving onto another post-graduate program.
What was your first memory of using computers?
The most salient first experience in computers was my first computer science course 20 years ago at the University of New Mexico where I would eventually receive my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I was fascinated seeing the entirety of Star Wars Episode 4 represented by ASCII art running on the command line terminal.
When you’re not found in front of a computer you are…?
I can be found with a snowboard attached to my feet whenever there’s enough snow on the ground. Otherwise, I can be found playing fetch with my Australian Shepherds Oliver and Winnie!
What was the last great book you read?
“Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown is my most recent favorite. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to live a more authentic life, create more genuine connections with others, and explore the transformative personal growth brought on by radical vulnerability! A close second is “Quiet” by Susan Kane which explores the power introverts share in a world that values extroversion.
What is something unique about you?
I am very fortunate to have a diverse background and set of unique experiences from my experience in the workforce. A few titles I’ve held are patient care technician (ICU, ER, and Med-Surg), bank teller, snowboard instructor, medical records & special contracts, teaching assistant for coding in Java, undergraduate math tutor, administrative coordinator in higher education and healthcare.