Cristy Mendoza attended The George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of women, immigrants, and Latinx individuals. Cristy is a first-generation college graduate, who mentored other first-gen students to equip them with campus resources and academic strategies to facilitate college acclimation. She has prior internship experience in finance, project management, and tutoring marginalized students of color. Outside of work, Cristy enjoys attending concerts with her friends, exploring new restaurants, and visiting museums.