UCSC: MVP-Female Diver Freshman year. Most-Improved Diver Sophomore year. Most Inspirational Diver Junior year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Participated on the Swim/Dive team for 3 years, Waterpolo team for 1 year, Basketball team for 3 years and Volleyball team for 2 years. Valedictorian of Sunnyside High School

PERSONAL: Born November 25, 1985. Parents names are Richard and Lupe and has two siblings, Lydia (23) and Carlos (20). Favorite movie is Pretty Woman and favorite place in Santa Cruz is anywhere with friends. Best Class taken at UCSC was America in Art. Extracurricular activities include State Coordinator for Students for Barack Obama and recording secretary for the Santa Cruz Democratic Central Committee. Member of Gamma Phi Beta.