Hometown: Streamwood, Illinois
Major: Visual Arts
Future Plans: Career in the arts

Ashley Martinez Alvarez appreciates how easy it is to build friendships at the University of Illinois Springfield. She works as a student employee in Student Life and is a member of Women of Distinction and the Art Student League. Martinez Alvarez chose UIS for its peaceful environment and natural surroundings. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in the arts and further develop her craft.

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