Monica Martinez: I Am Barnes & Thornburg

I AM...

• A proud Mexican-American raised by two immigrants who came to this country with nothing but the desire to give us a better life. I was given the biggest gift I could have ever received from my parents: an opportunity for a better future. 
• A mother of two beautiful children: Camila, who is 5, and Uriel Jr., who is 14 months. I am happily married for eight years to my soulmate, Uriel Niebla. 
• Someone who always strives to be the best version of myself, including being humble and kind. I try to see the best in people even when they can’t see it for themselves. 
• Family-oriented. My family is everything to me – I adore them. I have an older sister and a younger brother who are literally my best friends and confidants. 
• Someone who loves people who believe that they can positively change the world and actually take action to do so 
• A big fan of podcasts 
• A LOVER of white chocolate, who hates dark chocolate 
• Absolutely terrified of horror movies 
• A person that strangely loves to put honey on my pizza. It’s so yummy. 
• Someone who has been bungee jumping and it was one of the most intense and exciting experiences of my life 

This profile appeared in the January 2022 edition of I Am Barnes & Thornburg.

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