Julia Wright

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Imagine being peacefully sound asleep only to be woken by the sound of a vacuum being rammed at lightning speed into your closed bedroom door. My parents woke me up with the world’s loudest alarm clock, the crashing sounds of the vacuum assaulting my door! My siblings and I shared the household chores while … Read more

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  In my culture, being Mexican is a great honor and pride. I remember music that my grandma made me “like.” She played her records over and over until I had to memorize those songs…. not by choice of course. I love Polkas, Mariachi … Read more

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Tremendously. I work in CSR and volunteer of my time, talents and treasure with multiple organizations. My father ran a small nonprofit in NM helping migrant farmworkers with health, job training, immigration status, etc. That left a lasting impression on me.  Q: Why … Read more

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Growing up in the fast-growing West Valley community of Maryvale, I was one of six children. My mother is one of eight and I have 28 first cousins!   My loving Hispanic family got together for EVERY birthday, wedding, holiday, and long weekend. At the center of these … Read more

Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today?  Family and culture are such important perspectives, and both have shaped and influenced who I am today. My mother was a passionate advocate for education; all types of education, not only core learning like math, science, reading, etc., but music, dance, and fine … Read more