Born and raised in Spain, I became a US citizen in 2007. I have strong connections in both countries and act as a bridge between the two communities as an active networker who is always passionate about helping people.My day job is at the American Federation of Teachers, Share My Lesson. However my passion is working as a community advocate. I am particularly motivated by US Colonial History and the role played by Spain. As a good example, between March 2013 and December 2014 I led a quest to fulfill a Continental Congress Resolution from 1783 to honor a Spanish hero from the American Revolutionary War, Bernardo de Galvez, by hanging his portrait on the walls of the U.S. Senate. It took considerable perseverance, leadership, negotiation and networking skills to navigate the system and obtain the required support from multiple parties in the US and Spain in order to comply with this 231-year-old promise. To make it happen, I was able to get letters of support from organizations representing over 4 million people. In addition, I produce a weekly newsletter for Spaniards in DC that currently has over 900 subscribers. Through my work, I have had the honor of meeting Presidents and Heads of State, Kings, Congressmen and Congresswomen, Senators, Governors and Ambassadors, in some cases giving presentations in their presence. I have been featured over 200 times on multiple major media from the US and Spain including The Washington Post, L.A. Times, Roll Call, Huffington Post, Magazine of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, TVE, El Mundo, ABC, La Vanguardia, La Razon, Libertad Digital, El Pais, La Voz de Galicia, Onda Cero and many others.