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ABOUT me

Hi! It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Andi, and I believe that storytelling can change the world. Scroll through to learn more about my story.

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Little one

 

I was born in sunny San Diego, California on October 19, 1995. As the child of a professional surfboard shaper and a marine biology enthusiast, I loved the water from the time I was a baby.

SWEET 15

 

I grew up fast. My life changed at age 15 when I learned firsthand what it means to be a domestic violence survivor. In the years that would follow, I would find that being vulnerable about my survivorhood made me feel powerful.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE

 

I graduated from Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) in June 2014! As a high school graduate, there were many things about the world that I didn't yet know. Mainly, I didn't know if or when I wanted to go to college. With my high school diploma, I decided to work full-time and figure things out.

#pugetsoundbound

 

My gap year was one of the hardest years of my life. I felt left behind while I watched my high school friends move away to begin their college education. Alongside my work experience, I reflected on my college journey and made the choice to apply to schools for Fall 2015. I chose to attend my top choice school, the University of Puget Sound!

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college student pt. 1

 

In my first three years at Puget Sound, I sought out communities, causes, and activities that aligned with my values. I changed my major...multiple times. I joined Puget Sound's dance club, founded a sorority chapter, and got involved in sexual violence prevention on campus. I tried to balance school and relationships, but I think relationships took up the majority of my focus and energy.

College student pt. 2

 

I declared my (double) major, math and studio art! I made a place for myself on campus.  I became a leader, an advocate, a disruptor, and a supporter. I left an abusive relationship. I rediscovered myself during my healing journey. In 2020---after five years of college---I graduated!

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hr professional?

 

Gap year, round two! The COVID-19 pandemic completely disrupted any and all expectations that I had for my life as a college grad. Once again, at another crossroads, I didn't know what to do. My heart said student affairs, but I was afraid to pursue it. I landed a full-time role working in Human Resources for a Target store in San Clemente, California. I figured, "Why not?" Shortly thereafter, I would find that working in the corporate sector was not for me.

SDA, Here i come!

 

I decided to pursue student affairs, and chose the SDA program as the path to get there! I packed up all my things and moved from Southern California to Portland, Oregon...? The SDA program was virtual for 2021-22 academic year. I made friends with my peers via Zoom calls and monthly trips up to Seattle. To help me stay connected with the program, I decided to join the Seattle University Student Development Association (SUSDA) executive team as the Professional Development Chair!

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(almost) graduate

 

With the announcement that SDA would be moving back to an in-person modality for the 2022-23 academic year, I secured a graduate assistantship with SU Wellness & Health Promotion and moved up to Seattle!  Here, I have formed deeper connections with my Zoom friends from the SDA program. I continue to explore Seattle and experience all the wonderful things this city has to offer. Nearing the end of my SDA journey, I find myself at another crossroads. I'm not sure where exactly this journey will take me, but I can't wait to find out.

OTHER 'ABOUT ME' INFO

CLIFTON STRENGTHS TOP 5:
1. Learner
2. Futuristic
3. Relator
4. Restorative
5. Empathy


Myers-Briggs Type:
INFP (the Mediator)

ENNEAGRAM:
Type 2 (the Helper)

astrology 'big 3':
Libra Sun
Virgo Moon
Pisces Rising
salient identities:
Bi-racial white and Latinx, queer, survivor, scholar-practitioner, lifelong learner

student affairs interest areas:
Sexual Assault Resource Centers, Greek Life, Institutional Research, Career Services, Student Activities, Orientation

OTHER HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
Astronomy, mushroom identification, cooking, dancing, hiking, Animal Crossing

favorite quote:
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." -Dylan Thomas
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