First Gen: A Memoir

Alejandra Campoverdi grows up in a world split between poverty and ambition, between her Mexican roots and her American dreams. With grit and determination, she works her way into Harvard and later into the White House, but each step forward comes with shadows of doubt and family sacrifice. Her story isn’t just about success, but the hidden cost of carrying generations of expectation on her shoulders. And as Alejandra reflects on the weight of identity, she forces readers to ask—what does it truly mean to belong, and what must you leave behind to find your place?