Something to sit with, laugh with, think about, or carry into the rest of

your day.

My name is Paul Francisco.

I am an immigrant from Honduras.

I've been in Boston now for the last 35 plus years, and I happen to have the privilege of serving as Chief Diversity Officer at a major financial services institution.

So when you consider this story that you're going to be sharing, what more do you hope that the audience takes away from that story?

I just hope the audience takes away that there is hope in the face of challenges, that there are things that you can do that will test your limits in a way that will make you stronger and more resilient.

I hope that people like me who are immigrants to this country and who have faced challenges of being in a place where they don't necessarily feel like they belong can find themselves, find their voice.