Faces of CNM: Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?

For our students, CNM is a springboard to the future. They take classes, earn degrees, and then go on to have a wide variety of successful and important careers. To find out where our current students hope to land, we asked several to predict what they’ll be doing in five years. Check out their answers and photos below, and be on the lookout for more Faces of CNM updates throughout the year!

Ben Montoya, CNM Culinary Arts student

“After I complete the culinary program, I plan to keep working in the restaurant industry so I can continue to build my knowledge and skills. My ultimate goal is to run a food truck that serves Mexican-Asian fusion cuisine.”

Daisy Garcilita, CNM Pre-Law Student

“Once I graduate from CNM, I plan to earn my bachelor’s and attend law school at UNM. After that, I hope to open my own law firm that focuses on immigration law.”

Scarlet Abraham, CNM Biotechnology student  

“I hope to be in a lab performing research, with a focus on creating organs for patients who need transplants.” 

Avi Franklin, CNM Computer Science student

“My plans for the future are simple; graduate from CNM and land a good-paying computer science position.”

Mallory Labrie, CNM Veterinary Technician student

“In five years, I hope to be pursuing my bachelor’s degree in biology and working as an exotic animal veterinary technician.”

Jonathan Wero, CNM Culinary Arts student

“After I complete the culinary program at CNM, I want to open my own food truck and serve Navajo Fry bread tortellini.”