Mellany Flores
Major: Marketing
Campus Activities: Mission and Ministry Office Assistant, Intern for the City of San Antonio District 4 Councilwoman, Encuentro College Mentor/Crew Leader, Homecoming Royalty Runner-Up, Blue Nation Lake Ambassador, Mass Commference Event Coordinator

Impact of OLLU: Being here at OLLU and being a part of Ministry all four years has allowed me to grow as an individual and as a leader. It has opened so many doors to new experiences and opportunities. I have encountered so many different people throughout my time here, and I am so grateful for the beautiful memories that have been created with the people I love and care for. I have created lifelong bonds with people I don't think I would have ever met if I didn't come to OLLU.

An important lesson learned: There so many things we learn in college, life in general. As a student we learn the importance of time management and self-care. As an individual we learn more of the value of the relationships we form and grow more aware of our wants, needs, and limits. We take more time to self-reflect and not react impulsively. But I would have to say the biggest lesson I have learned is knowing it's okay to ask for help. There are so many people who love and support you and want to see you succeed. 

Plans for the future: I have been blessed to learned from some amazing mentors and professors here at OLLU. I hope to take the skills, knowledge and insights that I learned and received in the classroom and from previous work experience and continue to strive to be the best marketer I know I can be. My plan is to work in a corporate setting for about two to three years and then return to OLLU to pursue my master's degree.