Karen

Karen is a Mexican-American DACA recipient who works as a family law legal assistant in Vista, California. Born in Mexico and raised in the United States, Karen has a unique perspective on life and the American identity. Representing both of her cultures through her unique identity, Karen uses her multiculturalism as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all of those around her. In this interview, Karen describes her experiences as a DACA recipient, as a Latina woman, as an American, as a student, and as a hardworking legal assistant, recounting the experiences and opportunities that made her journey possible.