Northern Dreamer, Southern Dreamer

Matt welcomes Vanessa Gutierrez (Michigan) and Elisa Gonzalez (South Carolina) who share what it’s like to be “Dreamers” and DACA recipients.

• What you should know about DACA and Dreamers – ERLC
• Evangelical Leader Statement of Principles on Dreamers – ERLC
• 3 reasons why Congress should not wait to pass DACA legislation – ERLC
• January 9 letter to Congress from Evangelical organizations (PDF)
• Don’t miss our previous podcast interview with Jose Ocampo

Vanessa Gutierrez, Office administrative assistant, Sinclair Recreation, Holland, Mich.

“I am from the city of Monterrey in the State of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. I came to the U.S. at the age of 3 years old. I went to school and graduated with my diploma at West Ottawa High School and diploma in biblical studies at Leaders for Christ Training Center (International School of Ministry) in Holland, MI. I also studied part time at Grand Rapids Community College and desire to continue pursuing a college degree. I live in Holland, MI and work as the administrative assistant and customer service for a private company. In the future my goals are to become a U.S citizen, travel abroad, and become a published author.”

Elisa Gonzalez, Intern Development Director, Urban Hope, Spartanburg, S.C.

“I was born in Quaretaro, Mexico, but my mother brought me to the United States when I was eight months old. I have lived in the Spartanburg, South Carolina for 18 years where I graduated from Spartanburg High School. I'm currently a Sophomore at Converse College, double majoring in Business International and Spanish. I also work at a nonprofit in Spartanburg called, Urban Hope where I organize events for the specific programs, handle social media, and fundraising. Our mission is to connect youth who come from broken and low income families to Christ. When I graduate I hope to work with an organization that creates stability for low income neighborhoods, specifically in Spartanburg.”

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