I’ve never wanted to be first. But as fate would have it, first would find me: First-generation Mexican-American, first-generation high school and college graduate, first-generation Ivy League alum. After years of charting unfamiliar terrain across all aspects of my personal and professional life, my identity had extended beyond the stereotypes of what the world expected of me.

For anyone who has tread a similar path, you know the psychological landmines of occupying workspaces not designed to see you succeed—anxiety, self-doubt, chronic stress, burnout. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

With 20 years designing and facilitating experiences for a wide range of players across multiple industries, I have interfaced with global founders, executives, politicians, and celebrities (Pres. Bill Clinton, HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium, Deepak Chopra).

As an executive coach, I strive to extend my learnings and expertise with others, so that they may bring their whole selves into any scenario, be that the barrio or the boardroom.