I didn’t set out to become “the person people call when things get hard.” It just happened - one conversation, one late night favor, one stubborn belief at a time.

I’m a first-generation Mexican American and a proud product of public education. My family taught me to show up for others, and my schools helped shape my confidence, my voice, and what I believed was possible.

I grew up in a home where the dinner table doubled as a community forum. Someone always needed help - navigating paperwork, finding a job, or understanding systems that didn’t always feel accessible. That stayed with me.

Today, that same instinct guides my work in public service. I’ve sat with parents who feel overwhelmed advocating for their children and listened to concerns about resources, class sizes, and unequal opportunities. So I started doing what I’ve always done: bringing people together. Small conversations turned into spaces where families can share, learn, and take action.

But I’ve learned that caring deeply isn’t always enough. Systems are complex—and often shaped by people with access to knowledge and networks I’ve had to build on my own.

That’s why I’m part of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School, Cohort 7.

This program is helping me strengthen the skills I already use - learning how campaigns work, how decisions get made, and how to advocate more effectively. I’m also building a network of leaders across Texas who are committed to making a difference in their communities.

I’m asking for support in small amounts. If enough people give $10 - $25, this goal becomes possible. Every contribution is not just helping me attend this program - it’s helping me grow into a stronger advocate for our community.

I’ve already been doing the work.

Now I’m asking for the chance to do it even better - and with your help, I will.