Carmen Martínez
Follow messageCornell University Class of 2014
Anaheim, CA
Chicana at Cornell, pursuing her passions.
Sophomore at Cornell. Currently a Government major in College of Arts and Sciences but will soon be studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Also interning at the Undergraduate Office of Admissions at Cornell U (follow us at @CUDiversity!)
Sophomore at Cornell. Currently a Government major in College of Arts and Sciences but will soon be studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Also interning at the Undergraduate Office of Admissions at Cornell U (follow us at @CUDiversity!)
Extracurricular
- NHS
- ASB
- Ballet Folklorico (Traditional Mexican Dancing)
- I dance ballet folklorico for fitness and fun. It has become an important link to my heritage and a great hobby.
- Project S.A.Y. Youth Leadership Council
- In this leadership club, we learn various types of skills and are exposed to different experiences that help us develop our leadership abilities. We do community service, perform and organize workshops, go to cultural events, and are involved within our c
- Chief of Police Youth Advisory Board
- The Chief of Police of Anaheim organized a special youth advisory group to give their perspectives on different issues affecting our city. We are currently discussing possible solutions to combat violence and grafitti, and implementing some of those solut
- Young Senators Program
- In this program, we learn about various issues in our community and how the government system works
- Bridges
- We help enhance communication between teachers, students, and parents, as well as break down barriers that hinder effective understanding
- CSF
- CSF (California Scholarship Federation) is a competitive academic organization that recognizes scholars
- Key Club
- Student organization that focuses on exposing members to the value of community service
- Get a Move On! Challenge
- During the summer of 2007, I helped organize and implement a program that promoted fitness amongst children from 1st-6th grade
- Get a Move On! Challege
- During the summer of 2008, I helped organize and implement (again) a fitness program aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle for young kids
- Environmental Awareness Project
- I helped organize and implement a program whose goal was to raise awareness about environmental issues for kids from 1st-6th grade
- School Registration
- I have helped my school organize packets for registration during the summer
- Southern California Youth Leadership Conference
- A group of teens and I worked with city representatives from Anaheim, Mission Viejo, etc to design and implement a youth leadership program targeting youth in So Cal
- Graffiti Prevention Project
- The Chief of Police's Council developed and implemented a youth program geared towards K-6th grade students to educate about graffiti and its consequences (still ongoing)
- Shadowed Government Employee
- In Youth in Government day, I had the opportunity to shadow Anaheim's Director of Community Services
- Pepperdine's Youth Citizenship Seminar
- I spent one week in Pepperdine University's campus surrounded by many state and national leaders. We participated in many seminars and group discussions about our nation and community, and were able to foster many relationships. I applied many of these ne
- Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project
- I spent a weekend in UCLA's campus and learned more about the different opportunities that exist in our community for minority youth. I met amazing role models that gave me great advice and I have shared this advice to many of my peers.
- North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
- I attended some job training workshops and was able to intern for a youth program in the City of Anaheim for the Summer
- Project S.A.Y. Leadership Council
- Conference Planning Committee
- I am helping organize and present a youth leadership conference in LA, collaborating with other cities for ideas and activities. We will also train and present workshops at this conference.
- AVID Community Service Committee
- Our committee will be organizing community service events for our AVID students to participate in.
- Chief of Police's Youth Advisory Council
- I will lead the council in this year's continuation of the anti-graffiti curriculum, as well as add in more volunteering opportunities and support the group with communication.
- CSF
- I assist the cabinet in making any executive decisions, as well as facilitate our new community service portion of the organization.
Experience
- Recreational Aide
- City of Anaheim
- 2009 to 2009
- I helped coordinate activities with the kids and gave academic assistance as needed
- Intern
- Museum of Latin American Art (Education)
- 2010 to 2014
- Assisted with the youth art program at MOLAA via facilitating art projects, prepping for activities and supervising children during the summer
- Multicultural Recruitment Intern
- Cornell University (Customer Service)
- 2011 to Now
- Assist the CUIMAGE (Cornell University Increasing Multicultural Admissions and Gains in Enrollment) organization with any programs such as updating databases, student outreach, preparing information packets, etc.
Honors & Awards
Solorio Scholar (District, 2009); AP Scholar (National,2009); Anaheim Chief of Police's Commendation (City, 2008 & 2009); Letter of Appreciation for Community Service (City, 2008 & 2009); Summa Cum Laude Certificate (School, 2009 & 2010); Tradition Fellow (Cornell University, 2011)
Specialties & Skills
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
February 8, 2012
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Gender:
Female
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Birthday:
February 24
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Religious:
Catholic
Background
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Ethnicity:
Hispanic or Latino
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Heritage:
Chicano // Mexican
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Citizenship:
US Citizen
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Fluent Language:
English // Spanish
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First Gen Student:
Yes
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Hometown:
Anaheim, California
Interests
- Law
- Political Science & Government
- Journalism
- Public Policy
- Latino Culture
- School Newspaper
- Women's Rights Action Coalition
Favorites
- Movies:
The Dark Knight, Pay It Forward,
- TV Shows:
Heroes, House, Supernatural, Bones, and Lost
- Music:
For strictly listening pleasure: Lupe Fiasco, No Doubt, Coldplay, Adele, Beastie Boys, Beyoncé, The Black Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child, Gwen Stefani, Jack Johnson, Juanes, Kanye West, Maná, Marco Antonio Solís, the Veronicas
For dancing along to: Alacranes Musical, K-Paz de la Sierra, Kumbia Kings, La Sonora Dinamita, Aventura, Prince Royce, Selena, Shakira - Websites:
Pandora
- Books:
The Book Thief, The Harry Potter Series, The Eragon Series, Water for Elephants, Anne Frank's diary, the Fountainhead
