The Full Story
About Me
I grew up in beautiful San Diego, but a big part of my heart has always lived just across the border in Mexico. Most weekends and holidays, my family and I would drive down to our family-run hotel to spend time with my grandparents. It felt like living two lives—one rooted in the fast-paced, suburban rhythm of Southern California, and the other grounded in the warm, communal culture of our small Mexican town.
San Diego
Growing up in San Diego taught me how to navigate a fast-paced, diverse, and competitive environment. It’s a city full of energy, opportunity, and contrast—from beach culture to tech hubs— . It also taught me the importance of never forgetting where you come from.
San Felipe
Here I learned to appreciate the little things, like shared meals, stories from my grandparents, and the beauty of the ocean at sunrise. I also learned the importance of hard work, hospitality, and taking pride in what you build from seeing my mom and grandparents work in the hotel
