For those of you who know me personally, or have followed my website since the beginning of my Miss Latina World reign, you know politics is something close to my heart. I am a firm believer in “actions speak louder than words” and want to make a difference in the world by one day running for office.
I was able to attend the Latina Firsts Luncheon not too long ago and honored to meet an idol of mine. Her name is Hope Andrade and she too lives in San Antonio, Texas. Hope is the first Latina to ever hold the position of Secretary of State for the state of Texas. My goal is to become the first Latina Governor of Texas. When she spoke her words were such an inspiration and after the event I was able to meet with her. I told her my aspirations, she told me that my goals made her day and she hoped there will be more of me. And as she touched my shoulder and said, “I’ll leave the door open for you” I knew all I have to do is put my mind to it and I can achieve it.
Politics is something women are less than excited to be a part of. When you think of politics you think of men. Certainly women such as Ann Richards, Condoleeza Rice, Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin are names that you think of when you think of women in politics. But where are the Latinas? One day I will run for office and whether I win or lose, I hope to inspire at least one young Latina to take a chance and break the mold. Just one and I will feel like I’ve made a difference … okay two, or three, or four would be nice too.
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