Personal Statement

Growing up, I was oblivious to the severe inequality women experience and the importance of empowering women through education. I was fortunate to volunteer with Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH USA) an organization that grants financial support for children through voluntary sponsorships of children's health services and education. I took the initiative to organize a sponsorship drive where volunteers shared stories of women and girls who benefited from the organization. While translating letters from Spanish to English, I came across many letters from Latin American schoolgirls that mentioned how crucial it was for them to further their education; many believed that their education was the only way to obtain a better future. That is when I began to advocate for women and girls and developed the realization that I am capable of fighting for women especially by giving them voice. My majors in Spanish, Women & Gender Studies, and Global Studies, provide me with the tools to become more deeply engaged in the movement to end patriarchy, misogyny, and inequality against women. I am working toward my goal to be a leader in the Latinx community on issues related to the empowerment of women.