Garzon, Amalia Veronica; Walters, Anna (interviewee/facilitator). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-25T12:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006155

Interview Description

Facilitator Anna Walters (27) interviews Amalia Garzon (52) about her life story, from growing up in Ecuador, coming to the US, being a mother, and receiving her education and degrees.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:46 Amalia was born in Ecuador. She talks about her family and childhood there. She was closest with her cousin, Grace.

14:57 Amalia's life turned out much different than she expected. She learned English very early on, and after her first son was born she moved to the US so that he could be treated for autism.

17:10 Amalia was undocumented for her first 5 years in the US. After getting her papers, she went to college, receiving her bachelor's, her master's, and a PhD.

23:59 Amalia explains how becoming a citizen changed her life.

31:36 Amalia explains how she hopes to remembered.