Most Influential Experience

The most influential experience in my life was when my father, an immigrant and a disable marine, encouraged me to devote my life to public service. He urged all of his children to devote their lives to public service, just as he did. For example, my father suggested I apply and enroll in a public affairs magnet high school, which required each student contribute their time to the community. As a result, I worked as a city camp counselor, during my summers, and volunteered for the Broward County Board of Elections Office, during municipal election years.
After high school, I participated in a program that facilitated the transition from high school to college for first generation and minority students. I decided to work for the program in