Favorite Place in Los Angeles:
I love independent bookstores. The ones closest to me are The Book Jewel in Westchester and the Village Well in Culver City.
Hobbies and Interests:
I like watching sports -- track, volleyball, swimming, football, basketball—and cheering for my favorite teams or athletes. When the Olympics happen, I am glued to the TV. To recharge, I enjoy walking around Westchester in the evening when it’s really quiet. It’s very beautiful. We have a dog, so I like taking her out and saying hello to neighbors walking their dogs. I also like to swim and do yoga when I have time.
Is there a dish that connects you to your heritage or family:
Chicken adobo made by my mom. My mouth waters just thinking about it.
Who are the people –historic, academic, or personal—you admire most?
I admire my mom the most. She did so much in her life, from coming to this country in her twenties and raising three kids to becoming a nurse in her fifties. She’s amazing!
Favorite quote or motto:
“The moment we choose to love we begin to move towards freedom, to act in ways that liberate ourselves and others.” –bell hooks