Mercedes was born and raised in Miami.
She is a senior at Devry University, where she is majoring in Business Administration. Mercedes is also currently training to become a spiritual dancer.
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Miss Aventura's dream job is to travel around the world, motivating women and children to pursue their dreams.
**Funny anecdote: Mercedes tried to climb a tree with her younger brother, and although she made it pretty far up, she hit herself with every single branch.