Town Topics: What are your hopes for the new year?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 2, 2025

Ibis Mendoza  School Psychologist  Miami-Dade County Public Schools  Miami Lakes 

     “My hope for the new year is to trust God more deeply, find guidance in quiet reflection, and remember that he is on our side,” Ibis Mendoza said. “Though challenges will come, we can place our hope in him and his greater plans for us.”

Jordan Nelson  IT Support Tech, The Graham Companies  Miramar 

     “The hope for the new year as I think about traveling to different places, I hope the weather is good,” Jordan Nelson said. “I hope that hurricane season going up into the summer isn’t bad. Just that everyone can stay safe.”

David Cabezas  Children’s book author and freelance copywriter  Miami Lakes  

     “I hope this year is an empathetic one, where we all learn how to see things from each other’s perspectives,” David Cabezas wrote in an email. 

Laura Viruet  Payroll and Human Resources Information Systems Manager, The Graham Companies Pembroke Pines 

     “I hope I can I visit my family [in the new year],” Laura Viruet said. 

Alina Molina Vice President of Human Resources, The Graham Companies  Miami Lakes

     “My hope for the new year is peace, tranquility and joy,” Alina Molina said.