Vanessa Alcantar

DOB: November 29, 1978

Major: Business- Information Systems 
              & Human Resource Management

Ethnicity: Mexican- American

          I come from a loving and nourishing family that consists of eleven children and exceptional parents.  Yes, I said eleven children!  My youngest sister and myself are adopted and are extremely blessed to have such phenomenal siblings who have molded us into who we are today.  I am the first individual in my family to pursue a higher education.  My constant ambition to succeed not only comes from within but also because I have nephews and nieces who look up to me for guidance and advise.  They are my motivation in my struggle to succeed so that they, in turn, will strive to reach higher goals in life. 

          In my spare time, I enjoy spending it with my family, my sorority sisters, friends and exploring new things.  I joined Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., because I admired the special bond these ladies have with one another and also because of what they have to offer to the community as an organization.  We share lots of the same background commonalities, which is important to me because it defines who we are individually and strengths us as one!  In the future, I intend to obtain both my B.A. and M.B.A, work for a reputable company or organization as well as provide all that I can for my parents.