I was born in South America (Argentina), where lived until I was two. While a toddler, my parents Nora and Ricardo moved to New York in search of a suitable education for me. At that time there were only oral schools in Argentina. Because I grew up in the United States, my first language is American Sign Language (ASL) and my second language is English. At home my family speaks English and Spanish.

Currently I am a third year student at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). My major is Digital Imaging & Publishing Technology. I also am president of the Hispanic Deaf Club (HDC) this year.

There are not many Latino students at RIT. I hope that more Latino students will start to attend RIT so we can share our common culture and values. There are organizations on campus like HDC for Latino students. These groups make me feel better because it proves that the community is trying hard to get more Latino students and that RIT makes them feel welcome in different ways.

Nevertheless, I have always thought of myself as Deaf first and Latino second. After spending a few years here at RIT and learning more about Latino culture, I am changing my label to Deaf and Latino as equal parts of who I am.

Before I graduate I'd like to improve my leadership skills. In the future I hope to be a successful person, to have a family, make good money, and live a happy life.