Milena Chen-Apuy Murillo

Milena Chen-Apuy Murillo is a Costa Rican woman from Puntarenas who has made a remarkable life for herself in Saudi Arabia after marrying Fawaz A. Alotaiby. They have been married for over a decade and have two daughters, Lara and Dalia. Milena has experienced significant personal growth while living in a country that has undergone substantial cultural changes. She works as an administrator at a preschool and is involved in promoting socio-emotional learning. Milena navigates the complexities of raising her children in a bicultural environment, celebrating both Costa Rican traditions and Islamic holidays, while cherishing her roots and sharing them with her family.