Monica has always carried a sense of quiet strength and endless curiosity. With her family living in Mexico, she’s grown up largely on her own — learning early how to navigate life without the steady support many others take for granted. It hasn’t been easy, but Monica has faced every challenge with quiet strength and unwavering determination. Despite the weight she carries, Monica continues to rise. She’s now in her final year of high school, juggling a full schedule with remarkable focus. She’s active on student council, plays multiple sports, and has taken it upon herself to learn a variety of instruments — often practicing late into the night after finishing her schoolwork. Her curiosity and ambition are limitless. Monica dreams of going to college and becoming a chef, where she can blend her love for creativity, culture, and connection through food. Every opportunity she’s given, she makes the most of. Every obstacle, she turns into momentum. She may be walking this path without her family by her side, but Monica’s spirit is anything but alone. She is carving out a future defined not by circumstance, but by courage — and her story is only just beginning.