Diana was born in El Salvador and raised between Houston, TX, and San Salvador, El Salvador, until the age of fourteen when her family relocated permanently to Houston, TX.

From a young age, Diana had a deep desire to help her community, particularly the Hispanic community. At fourteen, she decided to pursue a career in immigration law. Determined to achieve her goal, she worked hard in high school to earn scholarships for college and successfully graduated with a full ride to Prairie View A&M University.

Diana earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Prairie View A&M University, graduating debt-free. She currently resides in Kingwood, TX, with her spouse and two daughters. Professionally, she works full-time at Godzina Law Firm PLLC in Houston, TX, and part-time at Brough & Resendez PLLC in Austin, TX.

Since 2023, Diana has been part of the Sueño Monarca’s Board of Directors as a Resource and Information Specialist, working remotely from Texas. In this role, she ensures that all shared information is accurate, relevant, and helpful to the community.

She is currently preparing to begin her legal studies at South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX, in the Fall of 2025, taking the next step toward her dream of advocating for immigrant communities.

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As an immigration intake specialist, Rocio has over three years of dedicated experience in the field of immigration. Rocio has honed her skills in providing consultations and support for individuals and families seeking guidance through the immigration process. Her specialization in immigration law allows her to offer precise and compassionate assistance, ensuring that each case receives the attention it deserves.

At Sueño Monarca, Rocio is excited to leverage her expertise to empower clients, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

Her goal is to make a meaningful impact by fostering understanding and providing essential legal support to those in need.

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Isabela Quiñones Vivas is a legal researcher and human rights advocate specializing in the protection of vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on migration and childhood statelessness. Her journey began at the University Santiago de Cali in Colombia, where she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors.

During her studies, she gained valuable experience at the Human Rights Legal Clinic as a research student, examining regional laws for women affected by gender-based violence. She also served as a research assistant in Legal Sociology, analyzing Colombian social and legal issues such as the rights to education and access to information. In addition, she conducted research on the right to food for newborns in Colombia, which identified critical challenges faced by vulnerable groups, especially migrant women and their children, most of whom are from Venezuela. These experiences solidified her commitment to advancing migrants’ rights through research and advocacy.

She was awarded a fully funded scholarship from the Carolina Foundation to complete her Master’s degree in Legal-Social Protection of Vulnerable People and Groups at the University of Cadiz, Spain. For her thesis, she researched the rights of stateless newborns born to asylum-seekers and refugees from Asia, North Africa, and Latin America in Spain. She also interned at an NGO that supports these communities, where she gained firsthand insights into their experiences and integration processes.

Currently, she works as a legal assistant at an Immigration Law Firm in the United States, helping clients from across the world, primarily from Latin America, to stay and live in the country legally. Alongside her professional work, she volunteers in cultural initiatives as a Colombian folklore dancer, fostering inclusive and healthy environments for young people. She is now preparing to pursue doctoral studies and further contribute to academia and the international community by improving the lives of migrants and stateless people worldwide.

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Valentina Cepeda is a lawyer originally from Cali, Colombia, with over four years of experience working in diverse legal settings, including immigration law, human rights, and legal aid. She holds an LL.M. from William & Mary Law School, as well as a law degree from the Universidad Católica in Colombia and a specialization in Human Rights and International Law from the Universidad Externado.

Her professional journey has focused on supporting migrant children, asylum seekers, and families navigating complex legal systems in both Colombia and the United States. With a strong commitment to social justice, Valentina brings expertise in immigration procedures, FOIA requests, and client advocacy in English and Spanish. She is passionate about contributing to Sueño Monarca’s mission by providing legal support, fostering empowerment, and strengthening community resilience.

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