“I [wanted] something really big and something really colorful and something that was not only just a typical dress, something that was more a part of me. [The dress] is black and on top is colorful ribbons, along with a bunch of colorful flowers, and it’s based on a [traditional dress from Mexico] Chiapas-style dress.”
“My favorite comments that I have seen [on social media] are people, especially people from the Latin community, saying, ‘Thank you for showcasing our culture in such a beautiful and unique way.’ I feel like those hit to home, because I did this, not only to win the scholarship, but to showcase the beauty of my culture.”