My childhood was filled with bike rides on dusty streets, soccer games with friends, and a few rounds of Nintendo and arcade classics. After earning a degree in business administration, I began working at the Sonoran Institute of Educational Infrastructure, where I discovered how energy efficiency could make a real difference. That was my first step into the world of sustainable energy. From there, my career took me to the Energy Commission of the State of Sonora, where I dived headfirst into energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The more I learned, the more passionate I became. That passion eventually led me to Arizona State University, where I earned a PhD in Sustainable Energy. Grad school wasn’t just about academics; it was a transformative experience that reshaped how I see the world and what I want to contribute.