Venecia Rodriguez’s speech reveals the story of her family’s immigration journey and how this bled into her life as a Mexican American. Through their experiences, she highlights the challenges that come with legal barriers and feelings of isolation.
Venecia Rodriguez is a 2023 graduate of Hope College with a degree in Social Work. She is entering the field as a Case Aide in transitional foster care for unaccompanied minors. Venecia is strongly motivated by her family to continue to bring into fruition her purpose, which is to serve people. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx