Carlos, the only child of Carlos and Maria L. Orta, was born in June 1966, in Havana, Cuba. He and his family emigrated from Cuba to Spain, where they sought political asylum. In August of 1971, they made it to America and settled in Miami, Florida, where Carlos grew up. Not speaking a word of English and his parents working 3-4 jobs, the first few years were a struggle.His foray into politics at the age of 21 began unexpectedly with an internship offer from a high school friend, leading to an impactful career. Carlos quickly rose through the ranks, excelling in political campaigns and serving as a legislative aide before transitioning to the corporate world as a lobbyist for several Fortune 500 companies. Transitioning to the nonprofit world, Orta’s leadership continued as he led the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility in Washington, D.C., for eight years, advocating for Latino representation in corporate America.All these diverse experiences fueled his passion for writing and led to the publication of his book—a reflection of his time working alongside trailblazers and history makers. Carlos is now based in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Mary Ann Gomez. He cherishes the opportunity to connect with readers and peers, anticipating new learnings, friends, andexperiences, just as he did when he first came to America.Read more about this authorRead less about this author