Karina was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she grew up playing softball and training towards her goal of playing college athletics. She moved to Florida and attended Embry-Riddle where she earned a Bachelor’s in Computational Mathematics and a Master’s in Aviation Finance while competing for ERAU’s softball team. Along the way, she discovered a passion for aviation, decided to enroll in Epic Flight Academy, and completed her Private through CFII. She is a first-generation pilot! In her free time, you can find her at the beach, gym, or out eating with friends. Karina is excited to make an impact on the new generation of pilots and continue to grow as an instructor.