Karina is a Law Clerk at POTENTE. She is originally from Whittier, CA, but lived in Santa Barbara for 4 years while in undergrad at the University of California, Santa Barbara.  During her time there, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico City and discovered her interest in law and international affairs. She is currently a rising 2L at California Western School of Law on an academic merit scholarship and serves as the Community Liaison for the Latinx Law Student Association.

When she is not busy studying, she enjoys traveling, painting, baking, and spending time with family. Even though she moved to San Diego, she is still a huge Dodger fan.