University of La Verne

Why La Verne:

• “I chose to attend the University of La Verne because of its close proximity to home and its mission statement, which aligns closely with my personal values and beliefs.

2024:

• SCIAC Offensive Athlete of the Week

At La Verne:

• Majoring in Kinesiology

• Fall and Spring 2024 Dean’s list

High School:

• Attended Ayala High School

• 2022-2023 Defensive Most Valuable Player 

• 2022-2023 All league Second Team 

• Bulldog Hall of Fame Award

Personal:

• Career goal is to become a successful Physical Therapist that works with athletes

• Started playing soccer when she was eight

• Played club ball for Legends FC

• Go to pump up song is “Where You Are” by John Summit

• Julie Ertz is her sports role model because she loves her dedication to the game of soccer which allows her to push through when times get difficult.

• Favorite quote is “Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” - John Wooden

• Daughter of Genalyn and Gerardo

• Sister to Kealani and Meikela