All posts by Alondra Mejia-Rendon

Alondra Mejia-Rendon has studied Communication and minored in International Relations at the U. of TN / Chattanooga. She focused on video production and storytelling. Alondra has passion creating stories and highlighting underrepresented communities. She is currently working for Local 3 TV as a production assistant.

Embracing Culture – by Alondra Mejia-Rendon

My journey of self-discovery and cultural identity unfolds in Grandview, Tennessee, a gorgeous area filled with nature, wildlife, and a beautiful mountain view. My parents, hailing from Michoacan, Mexico, immigrated to the United States with little to no knowledge of English, along with my two older brothers, before I was born. As the first US born citizen in my family, I was introduced to a world that was a blend of Mexican heritage and the new American life. 

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