Born in Brazil and immigrated to the US in the early years of my life. I was very fortunate to have been raised by a strong, valiant woman. She has taught me to work hard, to be resilient, compassionate, and honest. I was one of three girls. We grew up in the outskirts of Boston. My mother would work day and night to provide for us. We faced and overcame many challenges and for that reason, I grew an appreciation to help others. I earned my As...