Parish: St. Adalbert, Elmhurst

Family: Julian and Michele, parents; Austin, brother

Home Neighborhood: Woodside

Honors and Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Principal’s List; Student Council; The Sentinel newspaper, editor-in-chief; Hispanic Culture Club; NYPD Youth Leadership Council; Campus Ministry; Peer Tutor; Medical Club; Library Club

Scholarships and Awards: Fordham University, Jogues Scholarship; Quinnipiac University Trustee Award; St. John’s University, Catholic H.S. Award, Dean Scholarship, Scholastic Excellence Scholarship; Hofstra University Scholars Award; The College of St. Rose; Mt. St. Mary Presidential Scholarship, Catholic H.S. Award; Iona College Heritage Scholarship

Post-Graduation Plans: Study Political Science at Villanova University

Quote of Inspiration: “Everyone shines, given the right lighting” – Susan Cain