"She is a first-generation college graduate who went to U of O for her undergrad with a baby in tow in 2008. During COVID-19 she adopted her sister’s three boys and led her mortgage team at work through a very difficult time. She has reenrolled at the U of O for her executive MBA and is still killing it. She is the chair of the Beaverton Downtown Association and on the board of Adelante Mujeres. She recently created a new LGBTQIA2+ event called Beyond Labels in Beaverton to celebrate and increase visibility to the community. She is always pushing to be better, supporting others, and is an inspiration." Submitted by Monica Irvin, BS ’07 (business administration)