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Fernanda, a DACA recipient born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, was raised as the last immigrant and oldest daughter in her family. Her experiences instilled a deep commitment to advocacy and empowerment, inspiring her to create a platform that connects immigrants with essential resources.

She holds a B.A. in Psychology and is continuing her studies to better serve the community. At the University of St. Francis, she was deeply involved in campus leadership, serving as Student Chair for Diversity and Student Coordinator for the International Programs Office, where she supported global student engagement.

Professionally, Fernanda has extensive experience in social services and advocacy. She worked as a Sexual Assault Survivor Case Manager at Guardian Angel Community Services, assisting survivors through crisis intervention and legal processes. She later transitioned to state-level child welfare at DCFS and now serves as Lead Case Manager at NYAP La Jornada, where she has spent the last three years supporting unaccompanied minors and their families in federal immigration foster care.

Through Sueño Monarca, Fernanda strives to connect, mentor, and uplift immigrant communities, ensuring access to education, resources, and opportunities for a better future.

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Diana was born in El Salvador and raised between Houston, TX, and San Salvador, El Salvador, until the age of fourteen when her family relocated permanently to Houston, TX.

From a young age, Diana had a deep desire to help her community, particularly the Hispanic community. At fourteen, she decided to pursue a career in immigration law. Determined to achieve her goal, she worked hard in high school to earn scholarships for college and successfully graduated with a full ride to Prairie View A&M University.

Diana earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Prairie View A&M University, graduating debt-free. She currently resides in Kingwood, TX, with her spouse and two daughters. Professionally, she works full-time at Godzina Law Firm PLLC in Houston, TX, and part-time at Brough & Resendez PLLC in Austin, TX.

Since 2023, Diana has been part of the Sueño Monarca’s Board of Directors as a Resource and Information Specialist, working remotely from Texas. In this role, she ensures that all shared information is accurate, relevant, and helpful to the community.

She is currently preparing to begin her legal studies at South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX, in the Fall of 2025, taking the next step toward her dream of advocating for immigrant communities.

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My name is Rebeca, and I have been passionately practicing Social Work for five years. Throughout my career, I have worked with diverse populations, but the Latino community remains especially close to my heart. My family is from Durango and San Luis, Mexico—both places I deeply cherish.

Currently, I serve as a bilingual therapist in private practice and reside in Illinois. I also have experience in federal foster care, working with immigrant children and advocating for their well-being.

As the Social Work Ethics Advisor, I ensure that the program adheres to the standards of practice outlined in the Social Work Code of Ethics. I have been a member of Sueño Monarca’s Board of Directors as the SWEA since 2023.

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