Carmen works in the business office and helps families with the financial aid process, tuition payments, accounts payable, billing, and other necessary tasks. She is bilingual (Spanish), and has deep roots in the Santa Rosa community.

Ms. Sandoval likes to drive along scenic routes, going to the beach, and spending time with her daughter. She loves working at Rio because she grew up visiting Rio as a child and always dreamt of being there. Ms. Sandoval is slightly obsessed with all things turtles and has a quite extensive turtle collection.