Introducing Denia! Like Kenia, but with a "D"

INTRODUCING THE E4FC STAFF!

She's got smile!

This week on the E4FC blog, we are introducing our 4th staff member. Denia who is an amazing advocate and leader! 

What is your full name? Denia Cristina Perez Noriega

Where were you born? Mexico City, MX
 What is your date of birth? December 29th, 1989
 What is your hometown? Santa Rosa, CA
 What high school did you go to? Santa Rosa High School
What college did you go to? Mills for my first year, community college my second year, graduated from SFSFU

Books or movies? 

Books
Chocolate or vanilla? 

mint chip
Winter or summer? 

summer
Crushed ice or cubed ice? 

crushed ice
Pancakes or waffles? 

crepes
Sunrise or sunset? 

sunset

How did you become involved and interested in the undocumented/ DREAMER movement? I was a closeted DREAMer for most of my life but then met other students like me and was inspired to become involved.

How did you become involved with E4FC? I was a New American Scholar and then I signed on for the legal services team and the outreach team

What do you do at E4FC? I am the staff legal advocate and Parent Organizer

What has been the most rewarding experience at your position in E4FC? Helping students understand what kinds of resources are available and connecting them to a community of people like them

 How has E4FC made you grow personally and professionally? E4FC has helped me grow in every way but physically. I have become a more responsible, emotionally mature, and generally competent person since working at this organization. 

Would you rather be 4’5’’ or 7’7’’? I'm 5'2" and while I've always wanted to be a little taller, given my two options, I would rather stay my current height than become a dwarf or Shaquille O'Neal

Were you open about your status in high school, or when did you disclose it? I was never open about my status in high school and I only came out when I was in college. 

Read more about Denia's Bio here!