Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
Got a job as a barista at a popular coffeehouse chain to get me through college.
Graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Explored Master's programs in Marriage-Family Therapy because I thought I had to become a therapist.
Realized I was interested in and wanted to develop in the corporate, quick-service restaurant world.
Heard about a job opening at Taco Bell and took the leap!

Education

High School
Wilson Classical High School
Bachelor
Psychology, General
University of California-Los Angeles

Career

Assistant

I support the Taco Bell Foundation and aid in the successful launch of the Live Mas Scholarship.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Business
Upholding a Cause and Belief

Day to Day

I support the fundraising events and key programs of the Taco Bell Foundation. This looks like: watching video applications for the Live Mas Scholarship, answering questions for future applicants, brainstorming cool opportunities / events to take previous scholarship recipients to, and discovering fresh new ways to fundraise for the Foundation. In short, I answer emails, meet with my team to discuss ideas, and watch videos of super talented youth doing amazing things.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for professionals

Be confident in yourself and don't be afraid to take risks! It's never too late to try a new area of the business. You'd be surprised how helpful your past experience can be in a new field. Know that your past experience has value because it allows you to offer a fresh new perspective on things.

Recommended Education

My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Parents:

"You should be a therapist. We need a doctor in the family."