Cristina

from: Tlaxcala, Mexico

“In my country it’s not that you can’t get ahead, it’s that there are no opportunities.”

— Cristina

Question:

Have you experienced racism?

Question:

What do you miss most living here?

Working as a housekeeper since arriving in Teton County, Cristina’s focus is providing a more prosperous future for her daughters who live in Tlaxcala, Mexico. 

Cristina Silva is originally from Tlaxcala, Mexico, and has resided in Teton County for the past 3 years. Despite the distance that separates her from her daughters living in Mexico, Cristina finds comfort in coming home and connecting with her daughters by phone. She enjoys biking, reading and watching movies. Her aspirations include the dream of providing her daughters with a home of their own and covering the costs of medical treatment for her eldest daughter, who exhibits traits of autism. Despite her multiple responsibilities, Cristina finds ways to nurture her dreams and personal goals, always looking for opportunities to achieve them and build a better future for her family.

“To have financial solvency in Teton County, you must have two jobs.”

— Cristina

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