Pedro proudly leverages his social capital and charisma to achieve his goals. As an equally proud gay and Hispanic man, Pedro believes his infectious confidence and self-understanding uniquely set him apart as he is able to welcome people to be their authentic-selves around him.. This ability drives Pedro as he taps into a keen understanding of others.

Above all, Pedro puts a big emphasis on his dedication to service. As Student Body President, he’s proud to serve for two consecutive terms, getting the chance to participate in different committees that help him target the systemic issues in his community. For example, Pedro actively advised school administrators on how best to distribute resources to students as part of the Local Control and Accountability Plan committee.. Through this experience thousands of dollars were dedicated to address mental health support and food insecurity for K-12 students. Furthermore, alongside 15 other school-district stakeholders, Pedro serves as a member of the Ethnic Studies Committee to create a comprehensive ethnic studies course centered around making fellow students understand how their ethnic backgrounds tie into their day-to-day life. Not one to sit idly, Pedro engages in hands-on activities; he is president of his school’s Key Club and is a CIF-bound competitive swimmer.

Because of a low-economic status Pedro has always been driven to improve the standing of his community. With clear memories of the stinging cold and wrenching hunger of his youth, Pedro always wanted to provide temporary aid to his community while working towards a better systemic fix. In the future he hopes to use the art and beauty of saidcommunity to pursue a career in marketing for humanitarian organizations.