"My parents immigrated from Mexico to the United States in the ’90s, and I was born and raised in Chicago—my hometown. It’s a big city, but I absolutely love it. As a first-generation American, I’m proud to be part of Green and excited for what’s ahead!"

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"I’m a first-generation immigrant, born and raised in China. My twin sister and I came to the U.S. at 15 to pursue our education, while our parents stayed behind. I’m proud to contribute to the diversity at GreenAssociates and honored to be the first East Asian team member here."

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"Both of my parents are from Guatemala.  I’m first generation and heard about Green at an open house at University of Illinois Chicago.  I'm grateful to be starting my career with them!"​

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"I have worked for the EPA, the Marine Corps, and now GreenAssociates.  I was the Chair of the SAAC for IASBO, and I am heavily involved with Toys for Tots, Relief through Leadership, and Special Olympics."

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"My parents are Sudanese-American, and I’ve spent the majority of my life in Sudan until I came back here to escape the war that started 2 years ago."​

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"My roots are in Mexico, though I was born in the United States. Growing up, my family lived with limited means, but we always believed in turning what little we had into opportunities. That mindset of perseverance and determination was instilled in me from a young age. As I faced challenges throughout my life, I carried that drive with me—pushing forward until I ultimately achieved my goal of becoming a full-time architect."