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I descend from a long line of women rooted in resilience, nurturing, and calm perseverance. My story is shaped by migration. My grandfather swam across the Rio Grande in pursuit of a new beginning in the United States. Once settled, he sent for his family, laying down roots in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
I am a descendant of herbalists and ranchers, and the beloved daughter of a blind mother who raised me with grace and fortitude. I carry their legacy forward as a tenacious educator, a compassionate advocate, and a fierce protector of future generations.