I was born in the Dominican Republic to a nurseryman and my mother was a homemaker. My father had a high school education, while my mom was never allowed to attend school. However, I saw the brilliance in my mother and I know she would have done great things if given the opportunity. We lived in one of the poorest area of Santiago and I would see the struggles of the people around me. The fact that I never wanted to live that way again, shaped who I am today.
After a long process, our family ended up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. During this time my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer and my mother suffered a heart attack. This prompted my parents to move back home, which meant I had to move back as well. I returned to the US to go
After a long process, our family ended up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. During this time my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer and my mother suffered a heart attack. This prompted my parents to move back home, which meant I had to move back as well. I returned to the US to go