Why are you running for AAA’s BOT?

I was requested to run for re-election.  I guess I must be doing my part in supporting the BOT if i was requested to run for re-election.

What do you think you can contribute to the AAA Board (or to the AAA)

For the past 3 years (going on 4 years due to the pandemic), I have contributed my time and effort to the projects of the AAA, supporting the different committees, helping in whatever way I can to help the Board achieve its goals and directives.  I will continue to do so.

What gifts have you received from the Assumption and how have you used them to give back to AC or the bigger community?

Spirituality – Working in Assumption has brought me back to a community where prayer and spirituality are strong and such a big part of everyday life. I like Sister Ana Melocoton, the spiritual adviser to the Board, and enjoy listening to her prayers, reflections and wise words.

I also enjoy getting to know the other Sisters and taking part in the masses the Board plans.  I feel that these bring out in a person such a love for the Lord, Mama Mary, St Marie Eugenie and makes one want to share this with others.

Friendship and acceptance – I believe I am the first member of the AAA who is not an alumna of the high school but rather an alumna of the college. By God’s grace and maybe from having Assumptionista sisters in law, and having many friends from Assumption, I got elected to the Board in 2017. From day one, I was easily accepted by the different members of that Board.  I enjoy the friendship and camaraderie.  And this I believe is so important if we are to have an “Assumption Together” as the Sisters and different groups within Assumption are trying to achieve.   This AAA Board members have been all encompassing and accepting of me, and I hope that the future Board members will continue to be so to future Board member who are only “college” alumnae.

Dedication to the school – For almost 4 years, I have been part of a respectable group of alumnae of different ages and I am inspired by the way each one gladly gives of herself to the “team”. All done in humility and out of respect for each other.  Everyone gives of themselves joyfully without counting costs.  And everyone is proud of Assumption, wanting to give back in their small way whatever blessings they have received from the school. Working with the AAA Board makes me take pride that i too am an Assumptionista, even if only from the college.