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American Familia is a raw, inspirational memoir that proves the American Dream is alive and well, if you’re willing to work for it. Part storytelling, part rallying cry, this book delivers a vision of hope for discounted youth that they, too, can transcend their environment and situation and achieve the American Dream.

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I am a living example that you can achieve more, be more, and become more. And I want to share my life experiences to inspire self-resilience and empowerment.
Featured Podcasts
Grit Machine DNA: Radhames Nova
Our new Grit Machine DNA podcast features a conversation with Radhames Nova, the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Boston. Born in the Dominican Republic, Rad immigrated to Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1989 and has enjoyed a fruitful and inspiring...
Grit Machine DNA: Kerry McDonald
This episode of Grit Machine DNA features the incredible Kerry McDonald. Kerry is an authority on education and serves as a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and host of the weekly LiberatED podcast. She is the author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated...
Grit Machine DNA: Liseth J. Velez
This episode of Grit Machine DNA features Liseth J. Velez. A wonderful example of the American dream, Liseth is an immigrant from Colombia who continues to thrive by creating new opportunities with resilience, tenacity, grit and passion for excellence. Liseth is a...
Featured Articles

Lessons in Leadership
I recently had the pleasure of joining members of the Emerging Leaders group at the North Shore Chamber of Commerce for a lunch & learn to share my thoughts on leadership, success, and how I balance professional and personal life. Emerging Leaders Chair Chris Pellegrini, and I had a great...

3 ways digitally enabled health care can enhance health and lower costs
Digitally enabled health care is surging in use and availability thanks to the pandemic. As consumers shift into the driver’s seat when it comes to managing their health, so too must health plans and providers shift from delivering care to empowering their members to be more proactive when it...

An Open letter to fathers and soon to be fathers—
To fathers everywhere: You are embarking upon the most important mission of your life. If successful, this mission will result in the greatest generation of children and families our nation may ever birth, nurture and raise. Your mission is to serve as an engaged, loving, resilient and responsible...