Malinalli M. Diaz is a 13-year-old indigenous girl who grew up and currently lives in El Sereno. She currently attends Anahuacalmecac. Malinalli is constantly inspired by the strong women in her life. Her grandmother and mom are a big inspiration for her. They are both kind, strong, resilient women, who motivate her to work harder and not give up. When Malinalli grows up, she hopes to be an OB-GYN or open a domestic violence shelter. She views photography as a way to share her reality, and it allows her to capture a moment that she can cherish. She wants people to see the world through her eyes. To her, photography is a platform to bring awareness to issues.