About Laura

As the first of 3 daughters born to traditional Mexican parents, Laura grew up in the San Fernando Valley, immersed in her family’s rich culture while balancing American culture. She had constant encouragement to reach higher, although being the first in her immediate family meant that she had to seek outside guidance to learn everything there was to know about college, from applications and enrolling for the right courses, to figuring out financial aid. It was in college that she was able to take a personal finance class for the first time, and sparked an interest in the world of finance.