Heidi was 12 when she firmly decided what her calling was. She would end up in the legal field. She knew her passion was to help people the way she wished someone would have guided her parents – immigrants from El Salvador. Heidi’s parents worked hard and raised their daughter to value the community and to be of service to others.

Heidi excelled at her studies, which earned her a scholarship to Hofstra University in Long Island, NY. She soon graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Sociology and Psychology. Later on, in Houston, she learned the ropes of the trade at a personal injury law firm. She didn’t mind the countless hours and the strenuous work. Knowing that she was providing help to the overwhelming number of affected individuals at any time of the day was worth it.

Today, Heidi is easily making the transition into the Teamsters family. The union work resonates with the passion in her heart. “The work of a good lawyer reminds me of the work of a labor organization because it is all about advocating for people,” she mentioned. One of her goals is to continue with her education and become a lawyer.

Welcome aboard, Heidi. We wish you the best of luck and are happy to have you on the team!