What makes you well-suited to lead Para Los Niños?
I am deeply passionate about children, their right to an education and their right to live out of poverty. I grew up not far from the world in which most of our children live. At this point in my life, I had a choice about what to do next, and I made a conscious decision to join Para Los Niños. Para Los Niños’ core values spoke to me. I know I can make a difference. What is your motto? It’s a quote from Einstein: “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, while imagination embraces the entire world.” Which historical figure do you admire most? Although not a historical figure yet, the answer is my mother. At the age of 74, she decided to finish her high school education. She rides the bus to Glendale High School, where she takes courses daily. She calls my daughter to help her get through the nuances of algebra or geography. She came to this country with only a dream. I see her success daily in the face of my sister, her children and my daughter. Which liv
