I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the United States when in 1st grade with my parents, my two brothers and my sister. My dad was offered a job in New York for a two year period. Once he was in the position they asked him to stay, so we did. The economy in Argentina was not nearly as good as this one, and we slowly were getting used to living in the states. My dad was still very traditional when it came to family customs. We had to always eat dinner together as a family, and we were forced to speak Spanish at home among our siblings and with our parents, even when our friends who only spoke English were over at our house! I'll admit growing up I sometimes felt embarrassed talking in Spanish as a kid, but now I couldn't be more grateful.

I cover the daily moves of the stock market for Yahoo Finance every morning live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. It's fascinating! I get a front-row seat to daily market reactions based on what's happening in the US and the world. Our programming is streamed live on yahoofinance.com from 9AM-5PM every weekday and we also produce tons of written content. Yahoo Finance is a unique venture because we have the support of Verizon, but we operate as a lean startup in many ways, with the drive, determination, and grit of a startup. It such an exciting place to be, and we're making a splash in the business news world!

It's really fun! The markets are always changing and something is always happening. Sometimes it feels a little bit like sports; reporting on the winners and laggards. I get to talk about what companies are doing, innovations, and strategies and how they influence the way we live. 

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I'll share a story that showed me that anything is possible. When I was at NBC 10 /Telemundo 62 in Philly last year in the consumer reporting unit, I got a call from a viewer who recently had his limb amputated following an untreated foot infection. He had been a landscaper, spoke very little English and had no health insurance. The only way he could get around was in a wheelchair, and he asked if I could somehow help him walk again. I figured there had to be a way to help here. I contacted Limbs for Life, a local podiatrist, and a prosthetic and orthotics clinic near Philly which worked on pro bono cases. A whole team of people came together to help him. Today, he's walking with a prosthetic limb. 

 

Sure, one of the main challenges has been letting go of the need to try to prove myself as valuable as everyone else. When you come from a different culture, naturally you want to assimilate. I've always felt the need to work a little harder, because I've tried to prove something to those around me, and ultimately myself. I've let go of a lot of that, as I've learned to value my own self, regardless of my background. 

I've come to feel like I'm a true hybrid. I feel both American and Latina. It's great, I'm really comfortable and it helps to be able to look at things from different viewpoints. 

My greatest role model is my mom. She had four awesome brothers, but as the only woman among her siblings, she was never really encouraged to attend college. When my sister and I went to college she would tell us how much she would've loved to have had studied at a university. She may not have a college degree, but she's the smartest woman I know. She can talk to you about pretty much any topic! She's intelligent, cultured, open-minded and has a positive outlook on life. She's most proud of the family she and my dad created. 

Always take the initiative. Don't wait for something to be assigned to you, or for a story to fall into your lap. Don't be afraid to ask. You may hear "no", but it's the only chance you'll get of hearing a "yes." Also, treat everyone you meet with respect. I mean *everyone* you encounter. You never know the path that awaits them or you. Be transparent and authentic and remember, you're as good as your word, always.

I hope to just keep growing within this company and contribute more every day to Yahoo Finance. I'm not just saying this to say this, but I really love this place! The people here are smart, motivated, and the vibe is just great. It's a fantastic team and I feel encouraged to grow and take initiative here. 

Ah, that is tough. Philly has a very chill, down to earth feeling, which I really like. It also has some great distilleries. Philly is also home of my alma mater (Go Quakers!) New York is a center of commerce, and there is so much energy here. Also my siblings live here which is awesome.