I am from a region where two nations meet on a historical river, the Rio Grande. My family lived on the Mexican side of the border before migrating during my childhood to the United States. I grew up in both, and remember what a blessing it was to be on American land when Cuidad Juarez became one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Both countries have shaped my perspective and understanding towards the globe, and I am beyond grateful to be assimilated to both cultures and ways of life. 

 

    My mother not speaking English and being on her own, raising my brother and I in a new country left no room for much family time. So we where enrolled into extracurricular activities to keep us busy, and help us assimilate to American life. Some of the precious time we did spend together was participating in an oil painting class, where I discovered my passion for drawing and art in general. On my own I did ballet from the time I was four until I turned thirteen, and at fifteen I joined my high school dance team. I also experimented with playing the cello, singing and guitar lessons but never developed a commitment to music early on as I did to dancing. All of my childhood I was constantly practicing and learning new skills in the realm of creativity. Creating has become the foundation of how I live out my purpose and get the most satisfaction out of life. 

 

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