My name is Ana Pilar Menendez, and I am a second-year Finance major at the University of Florida. I was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and raised in Miami, Florida. Currently, I serve as a remote intern for WE Family Offices, a registered investment advisory firm based in Miami, as well as a substitute teacher at UF's Early Childhood Collaboratory. Growing up with a single mom after my father’s passing, we experienced many adversities and financial struggles throughout my childhood, which has inspired me to work in Finance, particularly in a field such as Wealth Management, where I am able to combine my analytical skills with my passion for helping others.