Dr. Ana Vivas is a distinguished graduate of New Mexico State University (NMSU). She is a MAA NeXT Silver 12 fellow. Her academic research spans several areas, including dynamical systems, differential equations, mathematical modeling in epidemiology, probability and statistics, and time series analysis. With extensive experience teaching at the college level, Dr. Vivas has educated a diverse group of students across a broad spectrum of courses. Her dedication to both teaching and research is truly remarkable, and she continually strives to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in her fields of expertise.