Julissa Arce
4 books
About the Author
Julissa Arce is a bestselling author, speaker, and advocate whose journey from undocumented immigrant to Wall Street executive embodies the American Dream's complexities and triumphs. Born in Mexico and arriving in the United States as a child, Arce navigated the shadows of illegality while excelling in finance, rising to become a managing director at Goldman Sachs before leaving to pursue her passion for storytelling and activism. Through her memoirs, she shares raw, inspiring accounts of resilience, identity, and the immigrant experience, challenging narratives around belonging and success in America. Today, Arce dedicates her life to empowering Latino communities, serving on nonprofit boards and speaking globally on immigration reform, education, and economic justice, proving that one's status should never define their potential.
Common genres
Writing style
candid
inspirational
narrative-driven
