As a first generation Mexican-American, Angelica grew up in southeast Los Angeles. As a teenager Angelica dreamt of seeing the world and spreading her wings beyond the confines of her small town (the second smallest city in Los Angeles County).

 

And so once she she graduated from UCLA and Stanford at 23, Angelica finally had the chance to travel and see the world as a high school English maestra for LAUSD. For 7 years  (2016 - 2023) Angelica traveled to so many beautiful places: many states within México, Greece, Turkey, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Aruba! However, she always felt the most joy and freedom in México, her motherland. In 2023 she embarked on a solo sabbatical throughout various states in México, to reconnect with her Latine culture and Méxican motherland. 

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Angelica created Mujer on the Move, Inc. (MOTM) not only out of a love for her cultura, but a love and desire to share the same level of freedom, joy, and connection with other mujeres like herself. Angelica truly believes in the healing power Latin America (LATAM) brings to many Latinas and mujeres Aventureras. As a mujer, she also understands how important it is to create safe spaces and communities when navigating LATAM and the world. Ultimately, created Mujer on the Move is for all Latinas and mujeres aventureras who seek intentional, unique, joyful, and safe travel experiences throughout LATAM. ​​