EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 32 MIN
From Castilla-La Mancha to California: Rebeca Gomez on switching careers, language, and home
from Arrivals: Stories of Resilience and Reinvention · host Arrivals Media
Rebeca Gomez grew up in a small town in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, and began her career as a coastal engineer. After moving to California in her late 20s, she slowly carved out a new path as a Product Manager. Today, she leads the implementation of a digital twin solution for the largest community college system in the U.S.In this episode, we talk about starting over professionally, finding your voice in a second language, and raising a bilingual child. Rebeca shares what it’s like to grow in a new environment while holding on to your culture.
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Rebeca Gomez grew up in a small town in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, and began her career as a coastal engineer. After moving to California in her late 20s, she slowly carved out a new path as a Product Manager. Today, she leads the implementation of a digital twin solution for the largest community college system in the U.S.In this episode, we talk about starting over professionally, finding your voice in a second language, and raising a bilingual child. Rebeca shares what it’s like to grow in a new environment while holding on to your culture.
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From Castilla-La Mancha to California: Rebeca Gomez on switching careers, language, and home
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