Karla Almendarez-Ramos

Richmond

Trained in marketing and public relations (and classical piano), she came to the United States in 1996 to join her husband, a native of Puerto Rico, who was then serving in the U.S. Army. Today, she is human services coordinator and manager of the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the City of Richmond.

Watch excerpts from Karla's interview about:

• Belonging (1:03)
• Challenges (0:34)
• Virginia (2:08)