I met former president Bill Clinton at his Clinton Global Initiative University conference in Austin, TX.  I went with three other students from UST representing the MicroCredit Program.  It was a wonderful experience, and we made some valuable connections.

I met Paul Begala at the CGIU Conference as well.  He is a former adviser to Bill Clinton, and currently a CNN commentator.  I talked with him briefly about the MicroCredit Program, and he had positive things to say about the University of St. Thomas.

Giving my speech as the student commencement speaker at the 2009 UST commencement ceremony.

Presenting my thesis about inter-American trade relations at a social sciences conference in Denver in 2009.

With 2007-2008 Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson.

With Rotarian Angie Jimenez, the Argentine Consulate in Houston, and Rotarian Tommie Buscemi.

At the District 5890 Ambassadorial Scholar farewell party with my mom, District Governor Ed and his wife Robin, Charlie & Tommie Buscemi (my sponsors), and Bruce & Caroly Wise from Kingwood Rotary Club.

At the 2nd Annual Dum Spiro fundraiser for the MicroCredit Program, where I gave a presentation about the program, current projects, and plans for the future.

Acting as MC at the Inaugural Dum Spiro fundraiser in Fall 2007.

Presenting the UST MicroCredit Program at the Rotaract District Conference.

Taken in DC, where I interned during the summer of 2007 through the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute at the Ford Fund as well as the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.  It was a great experience.  We were able to interact with various members of Congress, dignitaries from various countries, and representatives from different governmental and inter-governmental organizations.

In DC with the other interns with Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart of Florida, one of the cogressmen we met with during our internship.

Serving as MC at the UST's Residence Life talent show.  As an RA first at Guinan Hall and later at Young Hall for upperclassmen, I had the opportunity to plan and help out in a large number of events during my time at UST.

"Tom the Pirate" running a booth for kids at the annual St. Augustine's Birthday Party at UST.

Attending the Honors Conference in Denver with fellow students and Dr. Hall, the director of the UST Honors Program. 

This is a group photo of student officers and participants of the MicroCredit Program and the International Studies Society at UST.  On the left is my late mentor, Dr. Gustavo Wensjoe, and on the right the MicroCredit faculty advisor Dr. Rogelio Garcia-Contreras.

With fellow participants at the LeaderShape Institute in Illinois.  I attended this program after my freshman year at UST.  It was a very enriching experience and I highly recommend it to college leaders who have the opportunity to attend.

In Mar del Plata, Argentina.  This amazing study abroad experience in the winter break of my sophomore year sparked my interest in Argentina, and is why I selected it as my first choice in the application for my Ambassadorial Scholarship.

Setting up the MicroCredit Program informational booth at the UST club fair in 2008.

Another fun event I participated in as a Residence Life staff member.  In this Murder Mystery event, I played a thug in an Italian mafia family.

My friend Camille & I showing off our 1st place certificate in the UST annual salsa contest.  I enjoy dancing, especially salsa, and look forward to learning tango while in Argentina.

At the Mayan ruins of Uxmal in the Yucatan of Mexico.

Enjoying the mariachis in Mexico City. 

Back in my rugby playing days.