Mirra C. Garcia

Dedicated student, passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Bring comprehensive computer and communication skills. Looking to build greater mentor relationships to create a larger network for future references.

• DECA National Qualifier (Hospitality & Tourism): 2019
• High School Academic Award / Academic Letterman: 2020
• Woodward Scholarship, University of New Mexico: 2022–2026
• UNM Dean's List: 2023, 2024, 2025

• Childcare Volunteer, Sagebrush Community Church, 2018-2020, Built relationships with children and parents while adhering to safety protocols., Provided care for infants and preschoolers, assisting in various program areas.
• Community Service Volunteer, Church of the Nazarene, 2019-2021, Served meals and distributed supplies to homeless individuals, fostering community connections., Organized and cleaned items, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

• DECA, 2018-2022, National Qualifier in Hospitality & Tourism (2019)
• Culinary Arts, 2018-2022
• Volleyball, 2013-2020
• Swimming, 2009-2018

• Mock Grant Proposal: Pollutant Stress Response in Malate Dehydrogenase, University of New Mexico, Biochemical Methods Lab Course (BIOC 448L), 11/25, Investigated N137D mutation in watermelon glyoxysomal MDH and its impact on NAD+ affinity, catalytic efficiency, and plant stress resilience. Conducted literature review with primary research articles; designed experimental methods including enzyme assays and statistical analysis. Achieved A grade (165/170).
• Research Report: Selection Effects on Brassica rapa Plant Height, University of New Mexico, Evolution Course (300C), 11/25, Analyzed generational selection on plant traits using controls and statistical methods; drafted sections on introduction, methods, results, and discussion. Revised for clarity and depth, achieving A+ grade (10/10); focused on biological constraints like genetic diversity.