Born in Lima, Peru and raised in Maryland from the age of 5, Magaly helped her mother learn English as a child and although young, understood the disparities and challenges generational immigrants face. From high school, Magaly knew she wanted to go into the helping field. While completing undergrad in Psychology at Towson, Magaly started a summer internship as a Social Worker designee. She quickly learned her strengths and started her Masters at UMD School of Social Work. She continued to work in Gerontology after moving to Arlington, VA in 2016 and began a new journey as a LCSW trauma focused therapist.