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Her interdisciplinary practice often centers on memory, migration, and community, working through documentary, archival research, and installation to explore both personal and collective histories. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Latin American Studies from UCLA and is currently pursuing a PhD in Media Arts + Practice at the University of Southern California. Her current research focuses on creative and small business networks within Latinx/e communities in Los Angeles. She is an alum of the Ronald E. 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I document and archive personal, familial, and community stories of the Latinx diaspora in the U.S. — with a focus on self and collective preservation, sustainability, and autonomy. I approach my work with both intuition and deep research — via documentaries, poetic films, archives, and installations. I combine oral histories, interviews, archival investigation, reflection, and participant observation to honor the lives and lineages that have shaped me and others with dignity, care, and nuance. I’m currently pursuing a PhD in Media Arts + Practice at USC, where I continue to blend academic research with community centered creation.