Gloria is a proud native of Phoenix, AZ. She comes from a large family of seven, which has grown to include thirteen nieces/nephews. Personally, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending local festivals, hiking, traveling, and volunteering. Gloria acquired her first job in 2002 as customer service representative at the local retail store Mervyn’s. Her dedication and passion to begin working was to assist her family financially. Working up to two jobs during high school, she graduated within the top 10% of her high school class and earned a Presidential Scholarship. While working full time at Desert Schools Federal Credit Union for five years, she continued her education by obtaining an Associate of Arts from Phoenix Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Management from Arizona State University.