… this year’s MC. Carmen is a first-generation college graduate and the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants! She earned a B.A. in Sociology from Loyola Marymount University (LMU) after transferring from Pasadena City College. At LMU, Carmen was … was meant to benefit others. It is this perspective that has driven her counseling in motivating students to use their success as a means to uplift their communities. Carmen also holds an M.Ed. in Educational Counseling and Ed.D. in …