Personal Storytelling

In this category I share reflections from my academic, professional, and personal journey, highlighting the experiences that have shaped my perspective in marketing and communications and have given me the passion and drive I have today. Through these stories, I explore growth, learning moments, and more!

Regina's Story

Born and raised between the Tijuana–San Diego border, Regina has always liked to say she had the privilege of living in the best of both worlds. Sort of like Hannah Montana, she woke up for school in Mexico, crossed the border every morning with her carpool, went to school in San Diego, read U.S. history textbooks, then returned home to eat caldo de pollo, mole, and speak only Spanish at the dinner table. She likes to say she has literally lived the same amount of life, memor

Regina Gonzalez Castellanos

Dec 4, 20252 min read