Yuriko was born in Los Angeles, CA, and raised between San Diego, CA, and Tijuana, Mexico. She is the youngest of four siblings. Her mother, like many others, immigrated to the United States in search of a better future. Witnessing her mother’s struggles has inspired Yuriko to join the fight to keep families together.
Yuriko attended San Diego City College, where she completed courses in Business Administration, Principles of Marketing, and Customer Relationship Management. She is dedicated to her professional development and is looking forward to obtaining her ABA-Approved Paralegal Certification. In 2018, Yuriko began working as an Immigration Advocate at an association serving the low-income immigrant community. It was there that she discovered her passion for helping to reunite families through the “Families Belong Together” initiative.
In recognition of her outstanding contribution, volunteerism, dedication, and commitment to the immigrant community, Yuriko received two Certificates of Recognition in May 2018 from the City of Los Angeles, District 14 Council member Jose Huizar, and from California State Senate District 24 President Kevin de León.
In her free time, Yuriko enjoys spending time with her loved ones, walking along the seashore, watching sunsets, and enjoying good romantic or comedy movies. Yuriko is our Senior Paralegal and Case Manager at Amezola Legal Group, APC.