Nora was born in Cartagena, Colombia and arrived in Texas by way of Venezuela, Louisiana, Georgia and New York but for the last 27 years she has called Dallas/Fort Worth her home. Nora holds an associate degree in accounting and has worked in private industry, the banking sector, local government and non-profit organizations ever since she can remember. During her free time, she combines her passion for animals and service to the sick by taking her therapy dog to visit patients at area hospitals. Nora is also an avid outdoorswoman who has run two marathons, six half marathons and cleans up trash at area lakes/parks on her weekends. She is inspired by her mother who has shown that no challenge is too big if it is met with a joyous spirit and determination.