-: In government affairs it's kind of expected to
you know, be aware of other cultures
and be cognizant of you know,
how you're interacting with people and respectful of that.
It can also really effect your opportunities
for career growth.
So, LA is heavily, you know Latino.
There's a large Spanish-speaking population
that also blends over into the workforce
and in the social sector and government affairs,
it's becoming more and more important
to actually be able to speak Spanish.
If you're on the front lines serving people
you absolutely need to.
But even in higher levels of government
it's becoming more and more important
to be able to interact with both high level leaders
and you know, parents and community members on the ground
and meet them where they're at.