Whenever I need a slow moment to make sense of the personal or the political, I know where to go and what tools I need: A desk, a journal, a pen. From a young age, I learned about the power of words— of using them to better understand our world and to better assert ourselves in it.
Now a PR leader, I’ve walked an enriching professional path that’s gained me a diverse perspective. In my journey, I’ve taught digital journalism to reporters around the U.S., built and led communications departments for multiple arts-engagement causes, and even launched a Spanish-language editorial.
Today, I use the pen to understand and narrate change, especially the kind created by bold leaders who ensure our communities can continue to assert their own point of view unto history, in their own words and for their benefit. Having worked at Mixte before, it’s this same ethos that’s guided me back.
PR is a tradition that’s important to pass on. Being one of the main ways in which we write histories today, it’s important that our storytellers—our historians—are representative of the communities and discourse at hand. In 2024, I chaired San Diego and Imperial Counties’ Public Relations Society of America and I continue to volunteer my time mentoring. I’ve led workshops or talks around communications and community building at PRSA’s national and regional conferences, the Association of Midwest Museums, PRSA Educators Academy, the San Diego Black Journalists Association, climate action nonprofit SanDiego350, and the San Ysidro Education Collaborative.
While not writing history one pitch at a time, I play reflective poet on the Notes App. I also play beach and grass volleyball with friends. My favorite form of play though? Getting to co-parent two amazing kids with my partner. I make sure they have an empty desk every time they come home.
