Sandra Castro-Valadez

Sandra Castro-Valadez is a dedicated student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Northeastern University, with an anticipated graduation in 2026. Currently a Scholar at EMERGE since March 2020, Sandra has benefited from a program designed to assist low-income students in college admissions. Sandra's professional experience includes a Technical Support Engineer Co-op at Vestmark, where solutions to customer support cases were developed while gaining knowledge in the financial industry. Additionally, Sandra has served as an Academic Tutor with EVkids, helping a 4th-grade student with homework and skill enhancement, and as an English Tutor for the Spirit Education Foundation, providing support to a Guatemalan student in mastering English concepts. Sandra's early work experience includes a role as a Fast Food Team Member at Whataburger, which honed skills in customer service and teamwork.