Embracing Two Worlds: Jorge Ramos Gutierrez’s Journey with his Mexican Heritage

For most children, the first day of first grade is filled with nervous anticipation and excitement. But when you’ve just moved to the United States and you don’t yet know English, it can be daunting. “The scariest part was the first day of school, because everything was brand new at that point. And at school, I didn’t have any family to show me around,” said Jorge Ramos Gutierrez. Jorge, a Product Analyst on the SilverRock team, was born in the northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico. His full name, Jorge Ramos Gutierrez, reflects the Mexican tradition of carrying both parents’ last names. When he was just about to turn seven, Jorge and his family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in pursuit of a better future. Jorge fondly remembers the move, which was made easier by the presence of family members in Phoenix. Adapting to a new culture, language, and environment was a challenge, but Jorge and his brother quickly picked up English, making integration into their new lives a smoother process. <h2>Family, Tradition, and Tamales: The Heart of Jorge’s Heritage</h2> Throughout his upbringing, family remained the most important aspect of his heritage and still continues to be. He emphasized the close-knit nature of his family, which includes his parents, brother, sister and now his wife. Marrying someone with a Mexican background has helped keep their traditions alive and thriving. “I feel like [my wife] having a Mexican background as well really helped keep some of those traditions alive,” he said. <a href="https://medium.com/thedriveway/embracing-two-worlds-jorge-ramos-gutierrezs-journey-with-his-mexican-heritage-e6002bc1c14c">Learn More</a>