… law school and become a legislative attorney focused on expanding equity through public policy. Master of Ceremonies: Carmen Soto, Ed.D. Dr. Carmen Soto, a Counselor at ELAC since 2015, is honored to serve as 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 inspired by the Jesuit idea that one’s education was meant to benefit others. It is this perspective that has driven her counseling in motivating …