Yadira Janet Mendoza tells her story of growing up in Chiapas, Mexico as a child migrant worker. Having come from a family of farm workers who moved from one temporary job to another, Janet was only able to attend school for two hours after an eight hour day of working out in the fields. As she grew older, little opportunity existed for her with only having a third grade education level. At the age of 18, Janet moved to Albany, Oregon in pursuit of a new life. This transition led to new job opportunities cleaning houses and to meeting her husband, Oscar. Her reputation as a great cleaner grew quickly and she started her own business, MOJY, which she named after the initials of her family members. Now having three employees, Janet's dream is to return to school to study finance or administration and learn English. Her life shows of her hard dedication to survive and support her family.
Interview with Raymond Houser discussing his experiences serving in the Army., Interview was conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon campus, Eugene, Oregon.
Interview with Joelle Goodwin discussing her experiences serving in the Army., Interview conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Charles Kalnbach discussing his experiences serving in the Coast Guard., Interview conducted at Lillis Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Jarrett Nielson discussing his experiences serving in the Marines., Interview conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Patrick Van Orden discussing his experiences serving in the Army., Interview conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Patrick Van Orden discussing his experiences serving in the Army., Interview conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Jarrett Nielson discussing his experiences serving in the Marines., Interview conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Charles Kalnbach discussing his experiences serving in the Coast Guard., Interview conducted at Lillis Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Patrick Van Orden discussing his experiences serving in the Army., Interview conducted at Knight Library, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.
Interview with Ed Ortega discussing his experiences serving in the Marines., Interview conducted at Veterans Center, McArthur Court, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR.