I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. I moved to Worcester 9 years ago and fell in love with the city. As an immigrant, I always look for ways to feel a connection to my home country which is why I co-founded Guardians of Traditions, a cultural organization that creates entertaining and culturally relevant events that reflect the diversity of the community. Through the organization, I found that it is important to demonstrate that is quite possible to retain our cultural identity and still be part of the community. I started it as a Dominican organization created as a way to connect with my roots, but with each event, I learned that even though we’re all different, we do share things in common. We all want to fit in, but are afraid to look beyond what’s in front of us.
Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
Marketing, but my passion is my nonprofit and the programs created.
What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
Armsby Abbey. The brunch menu!
Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?
Cyro Baptista
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Positano. I fell in love with the views.
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Juan Luis Guerra
What is your best advice?
Do the right thing when no one else is watching
What is one of the top three items on your Bucket List?
To make Guardians of Traditions sustainable
Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
Malala. The strength, determination and kindness are incredible.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Traveling around the world
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
I helped draft what became the current animal protection law in the Dominican Republic. I’m an animal advocate.
What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Paradise. Roots. Dominican Republic
If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Susan Sarandon
What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
The sunsets!
What is your favorite smell?
Pine cones
Who inspires you to be better?
Rosario Ubiera and Laura Marotta; two friends of mine, whom I admire a lot.
