Alondra Mendez Torres, originally from Puerto Rico and a senior at the University of Rochester, shares her transformative journey with USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, which significantly improved her financial transactions and career path. Initially facing challenges with traditional banking systems when transferring money between New York and Puerto Rico, she discovered the inefficiencies and high costs associated with wire transfers and payment apps. Her experience as a crypto investor introduced her to USDC during her study abroad in Spain, which allowed her to transfer money quickly and without fees, facilitating her travels across Europe. Her positive experience with USDC inspired her to expand financial literacy programs at her university and explore career opportunities in public policy, highlighting the potential of blockchain-based financial innovations to address broader financial challenges in Latin America and beyond.