WHERE QUIET VOICES
BECOME BOLD LEADERS

​A True Story of Grit, Grace, and Unstoppable LeadershipThere was no stall with my name on it. Just a basket of tomatoes, worn slippers, and a quiet determination to be seen.From Tomatoes to the Boardroom is the raw, inspiring story of a young girl who grew up in the Philippines selling tomatoes in the market to help her family survive—and who rose, against all odds, to become a nationally recognized nurse executive in the United States.This memoir weaves personal stories of struggle, resilience, and courage with the milestones of a leadership journey shaped not in comfort, but in crisis. From walking to school with promissory notes for tuition… to becoming the youngest student council member in her grade school… to leading critical care units through a global pandemic… this is a story for:The quiet child with bold dreams.The nurse who leads but hasn’t yet felt seen.The leader-in-the-making, still standing in worn shoes, wondering if their story matters.​Through each chapter, you’ll see what it means to lead with heart, to rise without forgetting where you came from, and to build a legacy not out of perfection, but out of purpose.