At just 20 years old, Jazmín Amador Santos is a determined young woman who has managed to carve out a path in a profession that many still consider reserved for men.

Guided by her father, who follows the family trade, Jazmín has shown and developed a special interest in automotive electrical mechanics since childhood. Her close connection to her father’s work sparked an inspiration in her that, over time, became the profession she chose.

After completing basic education in Rosarito, Jazmín continued high school in the United States. Once she graduated, she returned to her father’s renowned workshop, Garage Electron, located on Benito Juárez Boulevard in the Machado neighborhood. There, she resumed her training and confirmed that automotive electrical mechanics was her true calling.

“When I finished high school, I came back to Rosarito and spent a long time thinking about whether I should continue studying and what career to pursue. I wanted to be a veterinarian, then a pediatrician, and later a general doctor. While I was deciding, I started working in my dad’s workshop, and since I picked it up quickly, I said, ‘This is where I belong,’” Jazmín shared.

From an early age, her father’s profession influenced her decision to follow this career path.

“I’ve loved this my whole life. I remember that after elementary school, I would be dropped off at the workshop, and while I was there, they would ask me to fix something, change a part, or hand them tools. Many people found it curious to see such a small girl doing workshop tasks,” she recalled.

Her father, Amador Zacarías López, remembers that even at the age of 3 or 4, Jazmín enjoyed helping him by removing screws or completing small but advanced tasks for a child her age.

With her father’s support, Jazmín began her professional training at a school in Tijuana, where she earned her certification. Now, she aims to continue learning and become an expert in automotive electrical mechanics.

Although this profession may seem tough for women, for her, it is a passion that was born in childhood and strengthened by following her father’s example.

Currently, she furthers her knowledge through specialized courses, as there is no exclusive program for automotive electrical mechanics—this field is usually covered as part of a broader mechanical program.

“Right now, I’m looking for new courses because I haven’t found a school that teaches only the electrical side. Most are general mechanical schools that include electrical work as one of their branches,” she explained.

In addition to working in the workshop, they also provide on-location services, mainly in the Rosarito area.

For Jazmín, the biggest challenge is not learning the trade but gaining the acceptance of those who still doubt women’s ability in this profession.

Despite encountering customers who have rejected her services or asked for a man to check their vehicle, this only motivates her to prove that women can excel in any field if they set their minds to it.

“Learning is not difficult, but getting people to accept and trust you is more complicated. Many come in asking for ‘the electrician,’ and when I ask how I can help them, they insist they need a man. Still, I keep proving that women are just as capable,” she concluded.