Diane Garza

“To me, being a barrier breaker means using leadership to create space for others. It means helping other Latinos see that they belong in the rooms where decisions are made, that their voices matter, and that their leadership has real value. It’s not only about overcoming obstacles ourselves, but about transforming the systems and mindsets that have kept people on the margins. When we break barriers, we create opportunities, not just for one person, but for all the others that are coming behind us.“