I grew up in Hawthorne, CA, a predominantly Latino and Black community, raised by a single mom who immigrated from Mexico and worked multiple jobs to support four kids. It shaped my ambition and conviction: the future can’t just be built for some, it has to be built for everyone.​

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I know what it’s like to grow up in a place where the future feels out of reach. ​That’s why every step of my career has been about more than moving forward myself; it’s been about creating access for others. ​Over the years, that work has taken many forms: mentoring first-generation college students through Braven’s career accelerator program, and inspiring emerging entrepreneurs through my book, The Latina Trailblazer.

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Today, I serve as the New York City Chapter Lead for La Familia Foundation, where I actively build community, programming, and resources for Latino founders and investors.