My road in life has been direct.
Raised in Huntington Park, CA as a first-generation Mexican-American proud of her roots
Always thought she'd become a secretary but got interested in policy when she noticed anti-immigrant legislation
Saw what college offered and realized a degree could open doors to whatever she wanted
Enrolled at Mt. St. Mary's College; struggled with being a minority on campus but dedicated herself
After college, was offered an internship in DC, but was afraid to leave her family
Mom pushed her to go, saying "I came to this country to make sure you weren't afraid of taking opportunities."
Every time she's afraid, she thinks of her parents' journey and gains the strength to take a leap
Says risk pays off: she has her dream job of representing her people and working with leaders like the president
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