From Mexican Immigrant to American CEO: The Life Lessons of Roberto Larios
Twenty three years ago, I remember the feeling of elation and certainty that came with becoming a Citizen of the United States. As I repeated each word after the judge, taking my oath to become an American Citizen, I felt like all my life up until this moment had been leading me here. As I …
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As a 1 1/2 year old, I was carried in my parents’ arms as we crossed the treacherous Mexican-American border. Despite the dangers and risks, my parents were determined to provide me with a better life. However, their journey was not without challenges. They narrowly escaped being caught by Border Patrol agents, but their determination …
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Robert Larios, circa 1998
As we celebrate Good Friday, followed by Easter and reflect on our lives, let us remember the power of redemption and self-growth within each and every one of us! No matter your beliefs, this is a day for embracing self-improvement. We can choose to use our mistakes as opportunities for growth and renewal—a chance to …
I am grateful for doctors like Dr. McKinley who not only save lives but change them for the better.
In California we commemorate the enduring legacy of César Chávez, whose unwavering advocacy for fair and just treatment of farm workers continues to inspire generations. It is a day to remember those whose lives were directly touched by his profound work, like my Dad Rafael Larios, who has been working tirelessly in the fields for …
In 1989, I was elated when I received the American Legion Award at my 8th grade graduation at Pauma School. It was a great honor to be recognized for my academic achievements, especially after spending the year before recovering from scoliosis surgery, and despite that it would be a decade before I would be sworn …
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I’m an immigrant person born in Pihuamo, México then raised on an avocado and citrus farming community in San Diego County. My parents risked everything to give me a better life. As a one-year-old, they carried me in their arms across the treacherous Mexican border into America, where new challenges waited for me the next …
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As an immigrant child, I remember seeing my parents working long hours and striving for the American dream. They sacrificed so much to give me and my siblings opportunities that we never would have had in México. They would say, “In this country, give it all that you have, and you will be rewarded.” Later …
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Rafael Larios: “It was a long and arduous journey, but we finally made it to the United States. We had risked everything to come here, fleeing our home in search of a better life. Crossing the border was only the beginning – now we had to start from scratch in a new country, learn a …
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Robert Larios 