My name is Maria Flores. I am a Mexican-American research assistant. I am a proud first generation student, who loves her roots and her community. I was born in a small town in Zacatecas Mexico, and moved to the United States at the age of 13. Education and research have become one of my greatest passions. I hope that with my contribution to research I can help making this world a better place "para mi gente y por mi gente."