Master’s student in Social Work at SIU. Women’s rights activist with experience in community advocacy in rural settings. Poet and dancer. “Having the opportunity to connect with the international student scene at SIU prompted me to get involved in different student organizations since coming to Carbondale. Promoting diversity, affirming democracy, participation and a sense of belonging led me to the SIU International Student Council and I am open to serving, supporting and representing international students, particularly students from Latin America. I am from Pasto, Colombia the land of volcanoes and carnival and I look forward to sharing with the university community my experience and skills as an ISC media officer.”