My name is Tukano A. Salat and I was born in Somalia. My family moved to the United States in 2004 and Colorado has been home for us since then. I come from a complex family and religious background, and overcoming the disadvantaged statistics of my background has become my personal goal. I’ve lived here for over fifteen years and I have accomplished a lot and many more to come.

My biggest accomplishment as we speak is receiving my business degree from Western Colorado State University. This might be an expected milestone for most Americans, but for me, it’s a generational systematic shift. I take pride in being the first female from my family to graduate from a university with our background. Because of this, I not only can live the American life, but can also set an example for my family and others to choose their futures and make life decisions that can bring success to their lives later on. In five years, I hope to have started or achieved my Master’s Degree in Business Law and launched my first business venture.