CARMEN ALARCON

Carmen was raised in a Mexican‑American household where family gatherings, respect for elders, and the celebration of holidays like Día de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo are central. Bilingualism is a daily practice, and she grew up hearing a mix of Mexican folklore and modern American pop culture. Moving to Orem, Utah, introduced her to a predominantly LDS community, fostering an appreciation for diverse religious and cultural perspectives. She blends her Mexican heritage—through cuisine, langua

Carmen aims to transfer her associate's credits into a bachelor’s program in Business Analytics or Information Systems at a Utah university, with the goal of graduating within three years. She plans to secure an internship at a Silicon Slopes startup where she can apply her data organization and project‑management skills while gaining exposure to larger‑scale analytics. In the long term, she envisions becoming a Business Analyst or Operations Coordinator for a company that serves bilingual marke

Carmen Janina Alarcon possesses strong bilingual communication skills, fluently speaking Spanish and English, which she leverages in both academic and community settings. She is proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite—particularly Excel for data organization, Word for documentation, and PowerPoint for presentations. Her associate's coursework gave her a solid foundation in basic statistical analysis and data entry, enabling her to manage databases and perform elementary data cleaning. She excel

Carmen enjoys cooking traditional Mexican dishes such as mole and tamales, often experimenting with Utah‑inspired twists like green‑chili‑infused barbecue. She spends weekends hiking the Wasatch Mountains, finding the solitude of the trails a perfect balance to her social engagements. An avid reader, she gravitates toward contemporary science‑fiction and graphic novels. Music is another outlet; she plays acoustic guitar and occasionally sings folk ballads at open‑mic nights. Volunteering as an E