Name: Brenda Hernandez  
Sport: Women's Cross Country 
Major: Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies 

A five-year Mustang and leader for the Women's Cross Country team, Brenda Hernandez (Toluca, Mexico/Otay Ranch HS) is a role-model for younger student-athletes. Brenda is originally from Toluca, Mexico, who graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and will be getting her Masters Interdisciplinary Studies. Brenda's accolades include: 

• 2019 LSC Cross Country All-Conference
• 2019 LSC Highest GPA Cross Country Program
• 19:07 in a 5k which is the 2nd best for seniors all-time
• 23:09 in 6k which is 11th all-time

Entering her fifth year this season, Head Coach Macario Campos praises "Brenda has been a tremendous component of our Lady Mustang Cross Country Program. Brenda brings determination, dedication, drive, motivation and great leadership. She has been the Lady's team captain for four years and has done an excellent job. She's the role model student athlete that any coach would want on their team. When Brenda got involved with student government a couple of years ago I mentioned, 'XC has never had a student body president.
The following year Brenda campaigned and was voted WNMU's student body president. This shows how she is a goal achiever."

With a masters in Interdisciplinary Studies Brenda plans to join a headquarter in sports marketing. When she has spare time Brenda likes to Crocheting, cooking, singing and dancing

Hernandez explains what it means to be a Mustang, "A Mustang is having to get out of your comfort zone, appreciate and fight for your goals. WNMU opened the doors for me, and I felt at home since my first day as an undergrad. WNMU has transformed me into a better person for myself and for my peers. I have learned major strengths like; accountability, responsibility, commitment, passion and many more assets that contributed to where I am now. The community and the institution at large have impacted my life very positively. Being international means working harder but also accepting every opportunity this university offers. As a graduate student-athlete, I am taking all my experience and helping other students reach and enjoy their time here. I am proud of being a Mustang and will always stay a Mustang!"