America is a undergraduate student from Pasadena City College that has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to help uplift underserved communities. Recognized for competing at global tech competitions and presenting innovative projects at prestigious forums, including a virtual reality demo at the White House. Aims to harness a deep-rooted passion for tech innovation and a distinguished portfolio, including the Honoree Tommy Award from The Thomas Edison Foundation, to drive forward-thinking technological solutions.
America is currently a SCEC SURE intern working on a parallel communication strategies to enhance local government websites provide constituents with essential information about services, policies, and community updates which will improve data accuracy and overall information timeliness.
Lopez, A. G., Salcido, E., & Benthien, M. (2025, 09). Orchestrating Consensus: Standardizing Public Sector Earthquake Information Resources via a New Web Portal. Poster Presentation at 2025 SCEC Annual Meeting. SCEC Contribution 14890