What I Finally Had and the Eaton Fire Threatened to Take
As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, I grew up in a home where nothing was wasted—not food, not time, not opportunity. My parents worked hard and measured life in sacrifices: hours worked living paycheck to paycheck to provide for our family. I am forever grateful to them for making sure[...]
My Humble Tribute to Richard Alatorre
On the heels of Latino Heritage Month, I offer my humble tribute to Richard Alatorre, a trailblazer who paved a path for the next generation of Latino leadership across California. He was laid to rest this past Monday, September 9 beginning with mass at the LA Cathedral in Downtown Los[...]
A Working Professional Mama’s Reflection
I’ve had a rich life full of extraordinary opportunities and many accomplishments that I am proud of. Through it all, my greatest role has been raising my two children. I was thirty-four when I became a mom for the first time and confronted the dilemma of splitting my time between[...]
