Edith (she/hers) is a researcher and educator exploring identity through Mexican culture and family stories. Her work focuses on cultural reclamation and advocacy for Copándaro de Galeana, Michoacán, Mexico. As a mother, she aims to create a culturally rich environment for her son, maintaining family traditions and teaching Mexican rituals. Her research combines Chicano/a and Mexican studies, Cultural Heritage and Archival studies, and oral storytelling. Edith holds a BFA in Art Education from the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) and is pursuing an MLIS with a certificate in Archives and Cultural Heritage Resources at Dominican University.