In your own words, please describe your role at the bank:
As an AVP/Branch Manager/Loan Officer, my primary focus is to facilitate the growth of businesses by establishing robust financial processes that guide business owners and consumers in achieving their goals. Over the years, my primary objective has been to cultivate strong relationships with business owners and consumers. I firmly believe that customers are the foundation of our community, and I am deeply honored to have the privilege of supporting and assisting them.
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How did you get into banking?
Upon graduating from high school, I was offered a part-time teller position at a local bank due to my bilingual skills. As I began my work in the industry, I recognized the numerous opportunities available and decided to delve deeper into the world of finance. I progressed from being a Personal Banker to a Loan Officer and eventually became a Mortgage Loan Translator. During this journey, I continued to expand my knowledge of various financial aspects and embarked on the path of higher education, culminating in my graduation in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and leadership.

How is a career in banking an opportunity to impact your community?
The world of banking provides an excellent platform to engage with a diverse range of individuals in our community. I take great pleasure in working closely with the community and consider it a privilege to extend a helping hand by offering financial guidance to help them achieve their personal and business objectives. Our community is incredibly diverse, and as a bilingual banker, I take pride in offering support to everyone with their financial needs.

Is there anything you'd like to add about your family heritage or what Hispanic Heritage Month means to you?
 As an immigrant who arrived in this country at the age of nine with ambitious dreams, I owe my drive to my immigrant parents who instilled in me the value of hard work in achieving success in life. I take immense pride in my Latin roots, which have been a powerful motivator in my journey to strive for my goals and dreams and to make a positive impact on the community. Hispanic Heritage Month holds a special place in my heart as it allows us to celebrate and honor our culture, heritage, and contributions to society.

In your own words, describe your role at the bank.
As a mortgage loan officer, I assist customers with the purchase of a home, refinance, HELOC, lot loans and construction loans. However, I am also able to help customers with any type of consumer loans, checking and savings accounts along with some online banking.

How did you get into banking?
I was operating a daycare out of my home when we were looking to relocate to Blair. Our realtor actually made the suggestion to me about applying at WCB and reached out to an employee there on my behalf. I interviewed for a teller position and was hired a week later for a personal banking position. A little over nine years later and a couple different roles including senior personal banker, personal banker supervisor, lending associate and junior mortgage lender, now here I am as a mortgage loan officer.

How is a career in banking an opportunity to impact your community?
​To me, banking and community go hand in hand. At WCB our mission is to guide people to financial success. Having a financially stable community gives a sense of peace. Being involved, giving back and volunteering in your community are so important. My family and I live in this community, and I want to help make our community a great place to live and grow.

Why is banking a great career?
Banking is rewarding. When you work for a company who truly treats you like a family, it is a great feeling. Financially assisting people who are strangers, then become customers, then become friends is pretty great!

Share your favorite book, podcast or quote. Why is it your favorite?
Quotes are my favorite. I absolutely love reading and relating to them. I have anxiety, am such a worrier and struggle with self-confidence. There is just something about a quote that is motivational, and knowing that someone at some point was also having the same feelings is reassuring that I am not alone.

Is there anything you'd like to add about your family heritage or what Hispanic Heritage Month means to you?
I am 1/2 Hispanic. My dad is 100% Hispanic, and my mom is Caucasian. I believe it is important, no matter what nationality you are, to love and embrace your heritage. While being partially Hispanic doesn't necessarily make me who I am as a person, without my heritage and the sacrifices they chose to make, I would not be where I am today. For that I am very appreciative. God bless the USA.