Mia Crowl was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, before moving to Las Vegas during middle school. As a first-generation Mexican American college graduate, Mia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from UNLV in 2024. During her undergraduate years, Mia became heavily involved in the campus community, serving as a Rebel Recruiter in the Office of Admissions, Orientation Leader, and Peer Mentor. She also held leadership roles within CSUN Student Government as the Director of Marketing, participated in first-generation student organizations, and was selected as part of the 2023 Homecoming Rebel Royalty cohort. Through these experiences, Mia discovered her passion for higher education and helping students feel supported, connected, and empowered throughout their college journeys.

After graduating from UNLV, Mia continued her professional journey at Nevada State University (NSU), where she worked in the Academic Advising Center for over a year. She later returned to her alma mater as an Academic Advisor for the UNLV College of Sciences. Mia is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Higher Education at UNLV. Drawing from her own experiences as a first-generation student, she is passionate about student success, accessibility in higher education, and helping students navigate their academic journeys while fostering a sense of belonging on campus.

Outside of work, Mia enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their cat, traveling, exploring new places, baking, and making memories with friends. She also loves discovering new restaurants and hidden gems throughout Las Vegas and sharing her experiences on social media as a part-time content creator.