Mexican-American Stereotypes

This current election did much to further entrench stereotypes about the Mexican-American community in the minds of many Americans. While this is a negative in my opinion it is an inspiration to me. To elaborate, it has always been a goal of mine especially as a second generation, Mexican-American woman to not only overcome the barriers to that stand between me and my goal: becoming both a successful businesswoman and prominent figure in my community. It is important for me to realize these goals in such a way as to challenges the validity of these stereotypes.

I am committed to making sure that stereotypes and negative attitudes won't hinder my ability to move forward. Just like the Ford Motor Company Fund, I strongly feel that making the nation better place means to reinvigorate many of the diverse communities in our nation with creative and innovative leaders.

I draw a lot of inspiration from the Henry Ford.

His two contributions the assembly line method of factory production and the Model Ford T car greatly changed American society. Through the advent of the car, people were able to travel and bridge gaps social and economic gaps through travel and expanding communities. The assembly line allowed factories to flourish and helped to spur forward America's growth as an industrial and economic powerhouse. I would love for either my business or way I conduct my business to be the building bridges not only within the community I have resided in but also between other communities. All things considered, the involvement of people coming from an array of economic status to better themselves and their families while working towards the American Dream is what enriches our country.
I have throughout my career as a high school student made sure to develop certain key qualities that will make me not only a great future leader but always a skilled entrepreneur. I see myself as someone who is determined, hard-working and above all else

empathetic.
Empathy has allowed me to developed positive connection with my peers and has forced me to learn to talk to others in such a way to win their trust. An example of how I was able to bring all these skills together was my becoming section leader for flutes having only been with the Garfield HighSchool Marching Band for two years. The position of section leader consists of many tasks and mountains of patience.
I had to oversee 13 members of my group and make sure that our section worked together cohesive in order to perform at the highest level during our competitions. I was also required to do uniform checks on the day of our performances and was the liaison of sorts, communicating and spreading important information between the band director, members of my section, and band parents. My performance earned me a nomination as band librarian meaning i was in charge of making copies of music for 85 band members as well as keeping all notes and sheet music updated and organized. As a senior, the band director Mr. Paul Bailey appointed me the bands' treasurer. That gave me great experience with budgeting and keeping track of expenses.
I believe that everyone has a gift to give to the world. I expect that being exposed to many new challenges in college will help me not only realize what that is but show me how to grow and cultivate that gift in such a way as to give back to my community. This is where the Ford scholarship will make the biggest impact in my life. Through the scholarship, I will be able to apply myself 100% to my studies, and continue learning and finding new opportunities to build on the skills I have learned and tried to put into practice thus far in my career as a student.
As shown above, where I described my experience with the band, I want to be the best version of myself. The field of Business is appealing because it can help me create jobs and opportunities in my community.