"My personal beliefs include Honesty, Integrity and Respect"
Unconditional Giving!
Growing up in the juvenile justice system changed my life forever and I have been determined to break barriers since my release!
Something to Prove
Closing of CYA-DJJ
In June 2023, a monumental change has occurred in the California juvenile justice system. My story not only provides hope to those that have been impacted by marginalization but also those who strive to overcome adversity. Si se puede!
Employment Opportunities For Those Less Fortunate
In June 2023, I had the opportunity of educating firms on the value of hiring those with a record by providing a second chance, and employing a highly qualified employee with unique skills including adaptability, resilience, and motivation.
Summit of Minds Think Tanks Geneva, GE 349
It was a pleasure to be a panel speaker at the summit of minds conference to emphasize the need to offer those less fortunate a second chance!
An 18 Year Old
During my incarceration, I started to realize that the community needed to get involved in order to impact change.
Harvard Kennedy School Message
How do alumni serve? "My mission is to help young kids break barriers, and change the perception of juvenile criminality"
Breaking Barriers
Persistence, resilience and intellectual curiosity! I was told "95% of you will end up in prison"
Hispanic Executive Magazine September 2017
For years, Martha Troncoza had a recurring dream of being sent to jail but never getting an answer when she asked about her court or release dates. After she began hosting workshops for incarcerated women—teaching them everything from healthy living and wellness techniques to how to dress for job interviews—her dream changed. She was finally released.
Philanthropic Actions
YWBB Workshop
Inspirational & Motivational Speaking
Tourism Cares
Young Women Breaking Barriers is the eight week workshop I host to change behaviors, attitudes and self perception about oneself.
"Giving Back Beats Going on a Cruise" By Carmen Cusido, Hispanic Executive
Inspirational & Motivational Speaking
Inspirational & Motivational Speaking
Inspirational & Motivational Speaking
I have learned to talk about my journey in life by sharing how I made it from getting released from a juvenile prison at 20 years old with nothing but the clothes I was wearing to becoming educated and a millionaire in my 40's. I have left a high paying job to concentrate on academia and youth justice as teaching and mentoring are my passion and life journey.
Incarceration & Youth Justice
Airline Travel Kit Donation for Youth
Inspirational & Motivational Speaking
Being told "95% of you will go to prison and 5% of you will survive" has given me the motivation to break barriers and become who I am today. It is my mission to help our youth by forgiving, telling them how I made it and treating them with dignity.
"Testimonials highlight fourth annual DJJ Leadership Forum" by OPEC Staff
WOSMOH
Airline Travel Kit Donation for Youth
Airline Travel Kit Donation for Youth
WOS & MOH is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to providing support to young men and women that may have been incarcerated and/or in the Foster Care system.
Young Women Breaking Barriers is a partner of WOSMOH.
"Helping To Save One Youth At a Time!"
Airline Travel Kit Donation for Youth
Airline Travel Kit Donation for Youth
Airline Travel Kit Donation for Youth
Do you travel in business/first class and either throw away or leave behind your kit? Save it and send it for a youth to use. A bag with a brush, toothpaste and socks can go a long way.