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My name is Saeli Binet-Rivera. I was born on November 17, 1998, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Just  58 days after I was born, my family relocated to Tehuacán City in Puebla, Mexico, due to my parents’ job opportunities. I spent the first eight years of my life in Mexico, where I attended John F. Kennedy School. My time  there shaped my early education and exposed me to a diverse cultural environment that would influence my worldview and growth.

In 2007, my family decided  to move back to Puerto Rico. Returning home allowed me to reconnect with  many family members I hadn’t had the chance to know before. I’m incredibly grateful  for the beautiful and joyful childhood my parents gave me during those years. I  later graduated with High Honors from the Interamerican School in San German,  earning 36 university credits while still in high school.

Following high school, I enrolled at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico to pursue a degree in Criminology with a specialization in Ballistic Criminology. During this time, I met the love of my life. We got married, and I proudly took on the role of a  military wife. After getting married, I moved to Florida with my husband and continued  working hard to achieve my academic and career goals.

In December 2021, I earned my degree in Criminology. Just two months later, in February 2022, I was given a life-changing opportunity when I was hired by BAYS . This became my first job  after graduation, and I will always be thankful to BAYS for believing in me and  giving me the chance to grow and serve my community.

Thanks to the stability  and professional development I’ve found at BAYS, I was also able to purchase my  first home, an achievement that means so much to me. BAYS has given me not only  career opportunities but also unforgettable and joyful experiences. I am  incredibly proud to be part of an organization that makes a real difference in  people’s lives, including my own.

As I continue thisjourney, I remain committed to growing both professionally and personally,always focused on giving my best and upholding the values of compassion,excellence, and service that guide my work every day.

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