- Between Worlds
- 17 Apr 2026
Between Worlds: Living Between the Dominican Republic and the U.S.
Shaped My Values I carry two places with me every day. At home, Spanish fills the rooms — the cadence of my parents’ voices, stories of the island, meals that taste like memory. Outside, the city moves in a different key: schedules, ambitions, and a push toward individual achievement. Growing up Dominican in the U.S. […]
- Seeing Ourselves
- 17 Apr 2026
Seeing Ourselves in Power: A Personal Guide to Running for Local Office
When I was a child in a Dominican home in New York City, I learned that stories matter. My parents spoke Spanish at the table, played boleros on Sundays, and made sure I kept my connection to where I was born. That rooted sense of identity traveled with me when I moved to the U.S. […]
- Between Worlds
- 17 Apr 2026
Between Worlds: How Bilingual Roots and Cross-Sector Experience Built My Global Skills
I grew up moving between two worlds — the rhythms of a Dominican home in New York City where Spanish, music, and family stories kept me tied to my birthplace, and the broader American landscape that demanded I learn new ways of communicating and leading. That duality shaped my curiosity and resilience. It pushed me […]
