One of the most powerful stories involving an dates back to 1928 and serves as a classic example of how routine records can change a life.

In May 1928, a 12-year-old Anna Martinez answered the door for an electric company meter reader, James Sullivan. When asked her age, she revealed she was twelve and had been married a month prior to a 38-year-old man.

An Anna Martinez at the American Dream School works as a college counselor. As a first-generation college student herself, she views her work as "racial justice work," helping immigrant families navigate the complex education system.