People can't ignore that Hispanics represent the fastest-growing demographic in the US. The future success of America is intricately tied to the future success of the Hispanic community. And it's the women of these communities - the mothers, sisters, daughters - who make the world go around. I decided to focus on giving them opportunities so that they're set up for success in life.

My worst habit in the kitchen is not allowing anybody to help me. I like to cook by myself.

I'm not a matchmaker. I'm a horrible matchmaker. I always try. I'm not very good.

I grew up with the word "volunteer" as a very powerful word in my family. I was inspired by my mother and by how selfless our family was toward others who didn't have enough.

I'm a tomboy. I love shooting guns and running around.

I never had a time line for my life. I didn't say I wanted to be married at 28 and have three kids by the time I was 32.

I've been a longtime advocate of farmworker rights.