Academy of Art University Athletics

2023: 2022-23 Academic All-PacWest Team ... played in seven games, starting one ... scored one run.

Previous Experience: Mendez is a sophomore transfer from Marshalltown Community College ... served as a member of the Guatemala Junior National Team ... best second baseman at the 2012 and 2013 Guatemala Junior National Tournament then led all shortstops in 2014 ... had the highest batting average and most runs scored in the 2016 Guatemala National Games ... Guatemala National Team member in 2020-2021 ... competed for her club team, the Mason Vitamins, for four years.

Personal: Keileen Mendez was born in Guatemala ... parents are Aurora Ninett Sanchez Arreaga and Orlando Cesar Mendez Ceron ... has two siblings, Aileen and Heileen ... sister Aileen played professional softball for RusStar in the Russian Federation ... aunt Eleonora and mother Ninett both played for the Guatemala National Team ... hopes to become a painter specifically a conceptual and performance artist ... favorte movies are Beautiful Boy and Incredibles II ... favorite foods are vegetarian paella and pickles ... favorite music is alternative and classical ... favorite sport moment was playing at the Junior Women's World Championship ... life heroes are her sisters ... favorite professional team is the New York Yankees ... enjoys reading, traveling, and listening to music ... Fine Art major.