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I enjoy being a prosecutor because through my work, I provide a voice for victims of crime and hold their offenders accountable. As a minority, it is with the highest of integrity that I do my job, because at the end of the day it is not about how many cases I won, it is about justice. Keeping this important fact in mind helps me to remain dedicated to the work that I do.

One day in my second year of law school, I saw a flyer for the Prosecutorial Opportunities Symposium. I attended the event and for the first time in my life, I saw a Latina prosecutor. It was so refreshing to see someone who looked like me, doing what I wanted to do professionally. I believe that being a minority ASA has helped me better serve the people of Cook County. I have found that as a minority in the community, and especially in the office, that people are often surprised to see that I am the prosecutor when they walk into a courtroom. I believe that it allows individuals to see that the State’s Attorney’s Office truly does reflect the diversity of the society. Also, being a prosecutor has given me the opportunity to be a role model for those who would someday like to follow this career path.