"I am 28, born and raised in the beautiful city
of Guadalajara in Mexico. I moved to Los Angeles at
the age of 14. I went to Cal State Los Angeles, where
I received a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems.
While a student at CSLA, I held several network management
jobs. My last job before graduation, which I still hold
today, was with UCLA as a network administrator.
I am a problem solver. I like to play around with new
gizmos, I read the entire manual before I use any new
toys, I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back
together. I am an adventurer, always looking for new
and exciting places to visit and people to know. I am
an amateur photographer, searching for the close-to-perfect
shot. I love driving on the open highway with the sun
and wind in my face, and I am currently learning to
play the piano.
Let's Read II opened its arms to me in June this year.
A goodfriend and co-worker invited me to tutor the children
of the Mar Vista Gardens for two hours on Saturdays.
I penciled-in the meetings in my calendar and looked
forward to each meeting. During the second month, the
leader of that project advertised the opening of the
position that she had held for some time. I didn't think
twice. I told her I wanted it. Soon afterwards, I became
the project leader for Let's Read II at the Mar Vista
Gardens.
I had never led any projects in my life. I had gone
through enough trouble keeping myself together while
in school. All I knew was that there was something special
about the project and I just couldn't let the chance
go by. Perhaps it was the wonderful group of children
that I helped, or maybe the project's volunteers' amazing
dedication to help others, or maybe it was Mar Vista
Gardens' enormous commitment to these kids that inspired
me to lead the project.
All I know now is that I have made this project my personal
commitment. I want to watch it grow, I want to help
these kids read better and see them learn and smile,
one learning-hour at a time, one kid's smile at a time,
and one volunteer's sense of accomplishment at a time.
As a result of my involvement with LA Works, Let's Read's
children, volunteers, and community, I have come to
appreciate the value of giving to others. I have met
many wonderful people who share my same desire to help
others. It has given me something to be proud of and
something special to take with me wherever I go. As
an adventurer, I search for things or places that fill
my heart with joy, things that inspire me and bring
me awe. The sky is the limit and the opportunities are
vast. Give to others while you can, just because you
can."
Past
Project Leaders Recognition Pages
Oct, 2003
Sept, 2003
Aug, 2003
July, 2003
June, 2003
May, 2003
April, 2003
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