Needham psychologist Sara Orozco braces for State Senate run

Sara Orozco's life has been a series of challenges - from growing up in Miami in a financially strapped household to surviving breast cancer. Now the Needham psychologist is ready to take on a new challenge as she plans to run against Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, for his Senate seat.

"I work hard when I have a goal in mind," Orozco said. "I had to prove myself at every point."

As both a parent and a medical professional, Orozco decided to run for the state Senate after her frustration with issues such as health care and education bothered her so much that she decided she wants lead the charge in those areas.