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A milestone, not an ending 🎓✨📚

As a proud member of the class of 2026, I graduated from USF with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences with 2 minors in Nutrition and Psychology. Closing this chapter has been the biggest and hardest achievement of my life thus far and there is only more to come! Grateful to my parents for their unconditional support and love! Proud of how far l’ve come and excited for where I’m going! ❤️
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Earlier this week, I had the honor of helping @sdbigs launch their “Men Who Show Up” campaign!

When I moved to San Diego permanently in 2005, I was in serious need of a mentor to help guide me down a productive path and build a foundation from which I could then navigate the world on my own.

My mom came across an advertisement for the program just a few months after our move, and she enrolled me right we away. It was simple. I interviewed with Tina, the now-CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, where I was able to express freely what I wanted in a mentor. It just so happened to be that what I wanted in a big was in alignment with what my match, James, wanted in a little. 

On June 17th, 21 years ago, Tina introduced James and I, and matched us after our first conversation.

James’ influence made me who I am today. He was the first person to show me that higher education was an option for me. The first to show me the benefits of exercise, a clean diet, and healthy living. The lessons are numerous: surrounding yourself with supportive people, networking, giving back, investing in yourself, aiming high and taking your shot, broadening your horizons, and also stepping back from time to time to enjoy life.

Two decades later, my big brother and I are inseparable. There are many young boys in need of mentorship right now, and our story is a testament to the effectiveness of programs like BBBS!

You never know how you could change someone’s life just by showing up!

YT: https://youtu.be/NQQqYlCFwxw?si=wDJMqr7aZHfMm1yy

CBS 8: Men Who Show Up | Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County | cbs8.com
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