Awards And Honors

Mediation Awards

James Duane Award

Carmen was one of three mediators honored by receiving the James Duane Award on behalf of the 220 member Mediation Panel of the United States District Court, Southern District of New York on November 19, 2024. In selecting Carmen, the District Court highlighted her mediation of a very contentious cross-border dispute conducted entirely in Spanish with pro se litigants on both sides.

James Duane was the first judge to sit in the Southern District of New York. He was appointed by George Washington.

Other Awards

Brown University Board of Trustees

Award for Outstanding Service to Brown University

Brown University President’s Leadership Council

Brown University President’s Advisory Council on Diversity

Literacy, Inc. Recognition for Outstanding Service and Contributions

Brown University Latino Alumni Council Award for Outstanding Leadership

Alumni Service Award Brown University

Community Service

Safe Passage Project

Literacy, Inc.

Study Buddies