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Education · 2026 → 2027

Pima to Eller: Education & Development

From an Associate of Business Administration at Pima Community College to a B.S.B.A. in Finance at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management.

Format
Individual
Skills
Consistency · Time management · Financial foundations
The University of Arizona “A” logo and the word “Eller” on a brick building.

Overview

My education has been a progression. Pima Community College gave me a foundation in business administration. The Eller College of Management is where I am building on it with a concentration in finance.

Challenge

Build a strong academic foundation while working, adapting to a new country and language, and preparing for a career in finance.

My role

Student, working throughout my studies.

Actions

  1. Completed an Associate of Business Administration at Pima Community College (May 2026).
  2. Transferred to the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, to study Finance.
  3. Recognized through the Eller Economic Development Program Business Certificate Program.
  4. Competed in, and won, the 2026 ACE case competition.

Results

  • 3.9 GPA at the University of Arizona.
  • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives (May 7, 2026), in recognition of dedication to academic success and continued perseverance.
  • Expected graduation: December 2027.

Evidence

Hector holding an open certificate folder in front of gold “26” balloons and a “Congrats Grad” sign.
Celebrating the Class of 2026.
Hector taking a selfie with fellow graduates in caps and gowns at a commencement ceremony.
Commencement, 2026.