Karen Ahumada Villanueva
Kahumada@uccs.edu
Colorado Springs, CO • (303) 947-0095Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
B.S., Psychology
B.S., Sociology
Colorado Springs, CO
Expected May 2025
Colorado Springs, CO
Expected May 2025
Pikes Peak State College
A.A., Psychology
Colorado Springs, CO
Dec 2022
Colorado Springs, CO
Dec 2022
Honors & Awards
President’s List honoree
President’s List honoreeSummer 2022
Springs 2023
Summer 2022
Springs 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
Responsible Conduct of Research Series
- Trained on participating in effective collaborative research teams, navigating mentor and mentee relationships, inclusion, anti-racism, as well as ethical and effective use of AI in research.
August 2023
August 2023
Areas of Interest
- Clinical psychology
- Childhood trauma & adversity
- Community based organizations
Research Experience
Infidelity and Forgiveness Lab
- Experience with human data collection.
Fall 2023
Fall 2023
University Service
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Undergraduate Mentor
- Help students navigate challenges and identify academic opportunities by listening and building professional relationships.
- Provide resources for challenging situations.
2023 – Present
2023 – Present
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
One World Quest
Ambassador Board Member
- Device engagement activities to strategically approach community outreach. Market to a new audience and increase awareness.
2023 – Present
2023 – Present
American Red Cross
Disaster Action Team Volunteer
- Respond to local, personal disasters to procure shelter or supplies, and connect with long term recovery services.
2023 – Present
2023 – Present
Sound Alarm Team Volunteer
- Represented the American Red Cross by connecting with homeowners to promote the installation of fire alarms.
- Constructed escape plans and shared fire safety information.
October 2022
October 2022
Work Experience
Trader Joe’s
Mate, Store Assistant Manager
- Handle day-to-day operations to ensure a safe environment in a retail space.
Colorado Springs, CO
November 2020 – Present
Colorado Springs, CO
November 2020 – Present
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Field Leader, Multi-Unit Restaurant Manager
- Trained restaurant managers at nine locations to convey company vision and standards.
- Taught restaurant managers to lead teams of 30 or more employees to provide respectful work
environments via team meetings and one-on-one conversations. - Investigated HR complaints and implemented rectification systems.
- Built rapport with over 200 restaurant team members by communicating clearly.
- Implement food safety protocols by training restaurant managers to create and execute validation
systems. - Promoted members from within to take on leadership roles in local and national locations.
Colorado Springs, CO
November 2016 – August 2020Colorado Springs, CO
November 2016 – August 2020Restaurateur
- Recruited, selected, and retained top performing crew members, influencing them to utilize their talents to provide an excellent customer experience.
- Trained crew members to collaborate and adjust in a fast-paced work environment.
- Coached other restaurant managers to obtain promotions rewarding excellent restaurant operations and cultures.
Languages
Spanish: Fluent
English: Fluent