Born in Montevideo, Republica Oriental del Uruguay.
Worked and still acting as a Center Director of Luciano Martinez Child Development Center at the Hispanic Human Resources Council since 2008, however, entered to work as an assistant to the Education Director in April of 1998.
From 2003 to 2007, worked under the HHRC umbrella as an Outreach Coordinator at Hospice by The Sea.
Educating our Hispanic community about the service of palliative care for terminal patients, many times a misunderstood subject.
After, started managing one of the 2 centers giving service of preschool to more than 120 families from very low-income sources, promoting diversity and being family-oriented organization. HHRC’s mission and vision became a passion and keep her in constant communication with parents and children, “a very rewarding position whose love will remain forever”
Studied in Montevideo, Uruguay at Instituto Vasquez Acevedo – and needed to change careers due to the political situation and the passing of her father at an early age, having to change education fields and, becoming a Preschool Educator, falling in love with Early education since then.
Awards – Dove Award for Outstanding Community Service
- Esperanza Award – 2018 given by the Hispanic Chamber for Exceptional Achievement in Education and Dedicated Service to the Community.
- Award given by the Alzheimer’s Organization
- Recognition given by the Guatemalan Maya Center
- President of the Uruguayan Association for two terms
- Board Member of the Mandel Advisory Board for more than 15 years.
- Currently, Proud Trustee Board member of the South Florida Fair.
- Participant and Committee member of the American Cancer Society “Relevo Por La Vida”
- Participant and committee member of St Jude Children Hospital.
- Participant and Board member of the Hispanic Alliance of P.B County.
