Meet the Recruiters

Hometown: Born in Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Mexico, grew up in Carrboro
Degrees: BA in Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work, Meredith College
                 Master of Social Work, North Carolina State University
Areas of expertise: Working with Hispanic/Latinx families and youth, college application process, University Transfer, success coaching
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech has shown support for the Latinx community and works hard to reach and rally around students from all walks of life!
Favorite Wake Tech program? The Wake County Juntos 4-H program works with eighth- to 12th-grade students and their families to ensure their success in school and improve graduation rates in the Latinx community. For families that choose for their students to continue their education after high school, Juntos helps with the transition by providing information, resources and connections. Another favorite is the Career Lens Lab, which helps students explore their interests and skills in order to navigate and choose a fitting career for each student. These services are well researched and fitted for each individual student.
Hobbies: Making jewelry and crafts, spending time with my fur babies, music and reality TV!   
Partner high schools: 

• East Wake High School
• Neuse River Middle School

Hometown: Virginia
Degrees: BS in Mass Communications, Barton College
                 M.Ed. in Higher Education, University of Virginia
Areas of expertise: College application process, FAFSA completion, University Transfer
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech has so many hands-on opportunities for students to advance their education and careers.
Favorite Wake Tech program? Wake Tech Career Services not only helps students with internships and resumes, but it also helps students explore careers and match educational programs to a career of interest. And the services don't end at graduation – students can continue to receive career assistance.
Hobbies: Enjoying Raleigh greenways (walking the dog or riding a bike), visiting and spending time with friends and family, seeing local live music
Partner high schools: 

• Apex High School
• Apex Friendship High School
• Cary High School
• Cary Christian School
• Enloe High School
• Green Hope High School
• Green Level High School
• Middle Creek High School
• North Raleigh Christian Academy
• Panther Creek High School
• Raleigh Charter High School
• Wake Early College of Health and Sciences

Hometown: Dominican Republic & New Jersey
Degrees: Associate in Engineering, Arts and Science, Wake Tech
                 BS in Clinical Psychology, North Carolina Central University (in progress)
College involvement: Student government president
Areas of expertise: Campus visitation, fluent in Spanish, serving Hispanic/Latino students
Why Wake Tech? I started working for Wake Tech because I wanted to reach students in Wake County to help them start fulfilling their higher education dream. I chose Wake Tech as my college because only at Wake Tech was I able to find so many people who were truly passionate about me being here. I loved the experience so much that I decided to stay here as a professional staff member.
Favorite Wake Tech program? My favorite service at Wake Tech is the Individualized Learning Center (ILC). As a student, I spent many hours at the ILC working on homework and projects and preparing for upcoming tests.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and playing chess!   
Partner high schools: 

• Central Wake Charter High School
• Garner Magnet High School
• Heritage High School
• North Wake College and Career Academy
• Rolesville High School
• Sanderson High School
• Score Academy
• Triangle Math & Science Academy
• Wake Forest High School
• Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
• Wakefield High School

Hometown: Henderson
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Strayer/U.S. Army
                 MBA in HR Management, Villanova
Areas of expertise: Enrollment Services, Career Exploration, University Transfer, Military Service, Career & Technical Education, Student Ambassadors and Title IX investigator
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech allows every student to walk in our doors and be themselves. We take great pride in being inclusive and progressive when reaching every student in Wake County and surrounding areas, to help them accomplish their career and education goals.
Favorite Wake Tech program? I love working with our Student Ambassadors. Our Ambassador program exposes participants to a vast array of opportunities in networking, public speaking, time management and many other professional skills throughout the year.
Hobbies: All things fitness, spending time with family and friends, running a nonprofit and DJ-ing! 
Partner high schools: 

• East Wake High School
• Knightdale High School
• South Garner High School
• Southeast Raleigh High School

Hometown: Wake Forest
Degrees: BA in Psychology, North Carolina State University
                 Wake Tech, College Transfer
College involvement: Student-athlete, group fitness, environmental sustainability
Areas of expertise: Application and enrollment process, FAFSA completion and financial aid, college athletics, event planning
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech is the college for anyone in the community! There is something here for everyone, and we provide resources to ensure your success! 
Favorite Wake Tech program? Baking & Pastry Arts (and the annual bake sales!)
Hobbies: Beach trips, stand-up paddleboarding and hiking mountain trails, especially if I can bring my dog!
Partner high schools: 

• Athens Drive High School
• Broughton High School
• East Wake Academy High School
• Franklin Academy
• Leesville Road High School
• Millbrook High School

Hometown: Sanford
Degrees: BS in Child Development, Meredith College
Areas of expertise: Short-term training options
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech has something for everyone!
Hobbies: Reading, entertaining, cooking, beach

Hometown: Raleigh
Degrees: BS in Political Science, Appalachian State University
Areas of expertise: Short-term training, community and career education
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech genuinely cares so much about the success of each and every student. Every day, I get to hear stories of students going above and beyond what they thought they were capable of in the paths to their careers. It is so fulfilling to see students achieve their dreams!
Favorite Wake Tech program? Our WakeWorks Apprenticeship program is such a great opportunity because it gives students the opportunity to get real, on-the-job experience while receiving an education at no cost to the student.
Hobbies: Learning foreign languages, film photography, volunteering at local animal shelters