Major Fellowships and Dissertation Support Received

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

NSF GRFP · 2021–2026

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees. The fellowship has supported my doctoral training and research agenda on Latino politics, misinformation, and political communication.

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APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant

American Political Science Association · $15,000 · 2025

The APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant supports theoretically driven and empirically oriented dissertation research that advances knowledge about citizenship, government, and politics. This grant supports my dissertation project, Rumors Across Borders.

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Rackham Merit Fellowship

University of Michigan · 2019–2026

The Rackham Merit Fellowship supports graduate students whose experiences and goals contribute to the academic excellence and inclusiveness of the University of Michigan graduate community.

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Garth Taylor Fellowship in Public Opinion

University of Michigan Center for Political Studies · 2025

The Garth Taylor Dissertation Fellowship in Public Opinion supports a University of Michigan doctoral student completing a dissertation on a topic related to public opinion.

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Race, Ethnicity, and Latino Politics Support

Hanes Walton Jr. Fellowship for Graduate Study in Racial and Ethnic Politics

University of Michigan Center for Political Studies · 2024

The Hanes Walton Jr. Endowment for Graduate Study in Racial and Ethnic Politics supports the professional development of graduate students studying race and ethnic politics.

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APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship Grant

American Political Science Association · 2024

The APSA Fund for Latino Scholarship supports the recruitment, retention, and promotion of political science students and scholars who study and research Latina/o politics.

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APSA Diversity Fellowship

American Political Science Association · 2020

The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program supports students applying to or beginning doctoral programs in political science and is part of APSA's broader efforts to diversify the discipline.

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APSA First Generation Scholar Grant

American Political Science Association · 2022

The APSA First Generation Scholar Grant supports first-generation scholars in the political science profession, including through travel and accessibility support for participation in APSA programming.

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University of Michigan Research and Professional Development Grants

Philip Converse and Warren Miller Fellowship in American Political Behavior

University of Michigan Center for Political Studies · 2023

The Converse Miller Fellowship supports a graduate student in the University of Michigan Political Science Department working with faculty in the Center for Political Studies. The fellowship honors major contributions to American politics, public opinion, voting behavior, and representation.

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CEW+ Gutsy Broad Fund Fellowship

Center for the Education of Women+ · University of Michigan · 2025

The CEW+ Gutsy Broad Fund Fellowship supports graduate students whose research or study addresses barriers affecting women and their allies in advocacy and social change.

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CEW+ Career Development Grant

Center for the Education of Women+ · University of Michigan · 2026

CEW+ provides funding opportunities designed to reduce barriers and increase access for University of Michigan students, staff, faculty, and community members.

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Additional Honors

AAPOR Student-Faculty Diversity Pipeline Award

American Association for Public Opinion Research · 2024

The AAPOR Student-Faculty Diversity Pipeline Award supports faculty-student pairs from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups who are interested in public opinion and survey research methodology.

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Undergraduate and Community College Honors

University of Arizona Robie Gold Medal Award

University of Arizona · 2019

The Robie Gold Medal is among the University of Arizona's highest student honors. Each year, two graduating seniors are selected from thousands of graduates based on academic achievement, leadership, and service. Finalists participate in a competitive interview process before a faculty and administrator selection committee.

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University of Arizona Honors College Outstanding Senior

University of Arizona · 2019

Each year, the University of Arizona Honors College selects one graduating senior to receive this distinction. The award recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service.

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University of Arizona UROP Scholar

University of Arizona Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program · 2018

Recognition for undergraduate research training and participation in the University of Arizona Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.

All-USA Academic Team – Silver Scholar

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society · 2016

Selected as an All-USA Academic Team Silver Scholar, a national award recognizing the top 100 community college students in the United States. Recipients are chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service to their colleges and communities. The award included a full tuition scholarship to complete a bachelor's degree at a public university.

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Pima Community College Commencement Speaker

Pima Community College · 2016

Selected as commencement speaker for Pima Community College's 2016 graduating class, addressing approximately 3,000 graduates and their families.

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Additional Undergraduate Academic Honors

  • University of Arizona Honors College Silver Award (2019)
  • Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Academic Achievement, School of Government and Public Policy (2018)
  • Dean's List with Highest Distinction (2017–2019)