I was born in Puerto Rico, where storytelling shaped my understanding of identity, community, and values from an early age. Through family narratives and cultural history, I learned how past experiences influence social norms and ideas of right and wrong. My parents said I was naturally curious, and that I often questioned rigid rules that seemed to limit exploration and alternative ways of being. This curiosity led me through a range of experiences—some affirming and others challenging—that ultimately shaped my personal and intellectual growth.

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) postmodern thinker who values reflection, meaning-making, and continuous learning. My narrative orientation is informed by the belief that individuals can re-author their lives, drawing upon alternate narratives to help create meaning and possibilities. This perspective informs both my personal development and my professional hopes.

Antonio Machado wrote a poem, turned later into a song by Joan Manuel Serrat:

“Caminante son tus huellas el camino y nada más; Caminante, no hay camino, we hace camino al andar.”

“Traveler, your footprints are the path and nothing more; Traveler, there is no path, the path is made as you walk.”

I believe my life is not defined by a single narrative, but by a path I actively author—one woven from all of my experiences and stories, not just the few I was taught to believe could make sense of who I am.