What is your hometown? Pomona, CA

What colleges did you attend? Degrees earned? Mt.San Antonio College- Associates Degree
Shasta College
Simpson University
University of LaVerne

What motivated you to go to college? Cycle out of poverty

Describe your college experience as first-generation. Long journey. Worked full-time, assisted with family business. And most importantly a dedicated mom.

What unique challenges did you face? Lack of educational guidance.

How did you overcome those challenges? Persistence and grit.

What did you advise other first-generation students? Seek mentors that are ally's , stay focused, and seek resources available.