ABOUT ME

Sobre Mí

I’m Maritza Peña Muñoz (she/her), a Junior at UNM working toward my B.S. in Radiological Sciences through the UNM School of Medicine. Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, I’m excited to continue my academic journey right here at UNM. Outside of my studies, I’m passionate about cooking, spending time with my dogs, experimenting with makeup, and, of course, writing. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me, allowing me to express my thoughts and ideas clearly.

I absolutely love fall—the cool air, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-flavored everything make it my favorite time of year. In terms of personal goals, one of my main focuses is refining my communication skills. Whether it’s through writing a paper or engaging in conversation, I’ve always been dedicated to expressing myself in a clear and organized way. My passion for healthcare is another driving force behind my academic journey, and I’m especially fascinated by the role of medical imaging in diagnosing and treating patients.

This semester, I'm all about improving my writing, communication, and critical thinking skills. I think getting better at these will help me share my ideas more clearly and make a real impact in radiology. I'm passionate about healthcare and want to use my skills to help others and improve patient care.

I'm also working on my organizational skills and learning to better analyze and critique work. Staying focused on the main point of my writing while elaborating on ideas has been a challenge, but I'm getting there. Any feedback is always appreciated. My ultimate goal is to work in radiology, helping patients with medical imaging and making complex info easier to understand. If I were to show this portfolio to a potential employer, it would likely be a hospital or medical center that values clear communication and organization.

Spanish/ Español

Soy Maritza Peña Muñoz (ella), soy una estudiante en la Universidad de Nuevo Mexico (UNM) trabajando para obtener mi licenciatura en Ciencias Radiológicas a través de la Escuela de Medicina de la UNM. Nacida y criada en Albuquerque, NM, estoy emocionada de continuar mi viaje académico aquí en UNM. Fuera de mis estudios, me apasiona cocinar, pasar tiempo con mis perros, experimentar con el maquillaje y, por supuesto, escribir. Escribir siempre ha sido una salida creativa para mí, ya que me permite expresar mis pensamientos e ideas con claridad.

Me encanta el otoño: el aire fresco, los jerséis calentitos y todo con sabor a calabaza hacen que sea mi época favorita del año. En cuanto a mis objetivos personales, uno de los principales es mejorar mi capacidad de comunicación. Ya sea escribiendo un artículo o participando en una conversación, siempre me he esforzado por expresarme de forma clara y organizada. Mi pasión por la medicina es otro motivo que me anima a seguir estudiando, y me fascina especialmente el papel de la imagen médica en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los pacientes.