Born in Mexicali, Mexico, Lorena immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of nine. Growing up in South San Diego, Lorena saw education as an opportunity to make a better life for her family and herself. During her first year in college, Lorena started to work at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office. Her time there inspired her to attend law school to pursue a career as a prosecutor.  Lorena hopes to be an advocate for the victims of crime while seeking social justice and welfare in her community.

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