It is important to emphasize that I have two first names – Luz Victoria. When I say my names out loud, more often than not, people look for ways to change them.
Can I call you Lucy?
Luz means light, right? Can I call you light?
Victoria is a pretty name… Can I call you Vicky?
These are the most common responses. I try to explain its personal significance rather than take offense to people changing my name to make it more palatable in their mouths.
I am a proud Chicana, raised in two special San Diego communities. The first is Logan Heights, in a lovely fawn-colored home only a few blocks from Chicano Park. The second is where I live now, in the South Bay Nestor community. From my house, one can see Tijuanas’ homes and lights, and in a 20minute bike ride, I can be at Border Field State Park.
I am currently a part of the Class of 2024 at Princeton University. I hope to take advantage of as many opportunities as the University has to offer during the next four years. I want to take awe-inspiring classes, explore the world, and meet like-minded individuals. In the future, I hope to return to San Diego and share this knowledge with my community. I would like to continue participating in community activism and empower young people to seek opportunities offered in higher education.
Images on this page can be credited to <luzvictoria.org>.
I love this picture with my mom and my cousins.
With my dad at Chicano Park.
With my dad at a political rally in Santiago, Chile.
Machu Picchu, Peru.
Museo Pablo Neruda at Isla Negra, Chile.
At a Bernie rally in San Diego.
Gael García Bernal!
René (Residente)!
My dad and I with Irene Mena, one of the leaders that took over Chicano Park.
Chicano Park muralist Victor Ochoa.
I love books!
At the National Women’s March on Washington with my mom, 1/20/2017.
I love camping with my family!
Powerful mujeres who inspire me: Shadia Mansour, Angélica Ruíz, Maria Puga, Ana Tijoux, Adriana Jasso (my mom), & me (I had just returned from a swim meet).
My dad and I had a great time on our second college road trip. This was my first time in New York City!
At my UCSD junior internship with Dr. Frances Contreras.
The San Diego Princeton Prize in Race Relations Award Ceremony in Point Loma, 5/6/2018
The San Diego Princeton Prize in Race Relations Award Ceremony in Point Loma, 5/6/2018
The Princeton Prize Symposium on Race at Princeton, NJ, 4/27-28, 2018.
The Princeton Prize Symposium on Race at Princeton, NJ, 4/27-28, 2018.
One of my Ethnic Studies classes.
2018 National Student Walkout Against Gun Violence.
The Escolta de Bandera.
With my dog Leo.
My name is Luz Victoria Simón Jasso, and I am a Princeton University student from Southern California. I was born and raised in San Diego and have been an active campus and community leader from a young age. I also enjoy activities such as swimming, roller skating, painting, and photography. I created this website to keep a public record of my achievements and share some of my thoughts and experiences.