She moved to Washington, D.C. from Mexico in 1999 to get a better education and life. She is a manager for Intercultural Alliances within the Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI). She is responsible for providing conceptual and administrative leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Division-wide efforts designed to strengthen intercultural competency, cross-cultural communication, restorative practices, and overall community belonging. She also provides presentations, workshops and training on topics of diversity and social justice. In my spare time, she enjoys reading, painting, watching movies, kayaking, hiking, and biking to explore the beautiful DC community. She also likes going to restaurants and spending time with my friends and enjoys a good conversation.