I was born in Germany to a German father and a Mexican mother. Due to my dad's job, we moved around a lot. I essentially grew up in 5 countries, and along the way picked up just as many languages, but more importantly, was fortunate to gain an invaluable exposure to different cultures, peoples, and economic and political systems. I lived in some of the most powerful countries in the world (USA and Germany) as well as some of the most troubled by violence (Colombia and Mexico) and those subject to tyrannical regimes (Cuba). Thanks to this upbringing and exposure, I have a keen understanding and direct personal experience of the benefits and disadvantages of different types of government, be it capitalistic and socialistic democracies, as well as full-fledged socialism.

I have lived in the United States  for the past 10 years of my life. This country saw both of my children be born and I couldn't be prouder to be able to say that both of them are Americans - and Texans - by birth.

I whole-heartedly thank this nation not only for all the opportunities which it has offered to me and my family, but also for opening the doors to actively participate in the most successful democracy in the world. Although voting certainly makes an enormous difference in our leadership, I feel that running for office is the most honest way of actually effecting change for the betterment of our children's, our families', our neighbors', and our own lives.