West Texas Roots From Midland Tx To South Carolina

From basketball courts in Midland to pioneering healthcare work in South Carolina, Alfonso's journey reveals the powerful influence of his Mexican-American upbringing on his professional path. In this deeply personal conversation between cousins, we explore how growing up in West Texas during the 1990s-2000s shaped Alfonso's trajectory toward becoming a leader in infectious disease healthcare.

Alfonso shares vivid memories of cross-border life—regular family trips to Mexico on Greyhound buses, carrying suitcases full of goods to sell or share with family. His bilingual education at Ben Milam elementary and his basketball career at Midland High eventually led to a scholarship at Graceland University in Iowa, opening doors he never anticipated.

The heart of this conversation examines Alfonso's evolution from Spanish medical interpreter to infectious disease specialist working with HIV/AIDS patients. His bicultural background became his superpower in healthcare, allowing him to connect with Latino patients facing stigma and fear. "I loved delivering hope," he explains, describing the satisfaction of telling newly diagnosed patients they could live full lives with proper treatment.
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