Liz Lara

Liz

Who is a proud Mexican

Who is the daughter of people who went in search of the American dream

Who loves family unity and fiestas

Who feels that faith and family are strength in times of weakness

Who needs more representation and putting an end to the stereotypes of what being Latino is

Who gives her all to accomplish her dreams

Who fears failure and making my parents feel that their sacrifices were for nothing

Who would like to see more Latinos in STEM

Who shares the love for music and traditional dances with my friends

Who is determined to be more than just a percentage and instead an influence for other Latinos to keep proving the hurtful stereotypes wrong

Lara

Immigrant; new beginnings; first generation; perseverance