Katia Martinez

Whenever I begin to struggle or feel down, I remember that I’ve worked hard to put myself in a great position in life.

Right now I work as a dental assistant and after I finish college, I’m going to become a dentist. I’m a full-time student working two different jobs while going to the gym and hanging out with my friends. It’s hard to not feel like you’re running out of time while working towards an important long-term goal. Thankfully, I’ve achieved a lot at such a young age, and I know exactly where I need to be.

My life goal is to be financially stable so I can provide for the generation before me instead of after me. My parents always talk about giving to my future kids, but I want to give back to them. They’ve given me so much, therefore I have a goal to retire my parents completely when I’m older.

I already have a specific plan thought out so I’ll be able to accomplish everything I want. I know I also want to spend a lot of time with my dog.

Interview by Olivia Yeatman, spring 2022