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Carlos Ojeda Jr. has been called one of the most dynamic speakers under 35 in America today. He has worked extensively with high school and college-aged youths, spreading his message of education, leadership, community activism and entrepreneurship. School proved to be a difficult task during his early years. Misunderstanding Carlos socially, economically and culturally, many of his high school teachers told him he would never amount to anything. One teacher once called him, "the greatest piece of garbage he had ever seen." Yet his drive, passion and dreams led him to overcome those obstacles and become the first person in his family to graduate from college with honors. Carlos will address our Young Leaders Breakfast on Saturday, February 19.
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Daniel Hernandez is a student advocate and political activist from Tucson, AZ. Born in 1990, he attended public schools in the Sunnyside Unified School District and is earning a B.A. in Political Science as a junior at the University of Arizona. At the UA, Daniel has served in leadership positions with the Residence Hall Association and the Arizona Students' Association. He currently serves as a Director with the Arizona Students' Association. Daniel recently won the hearts of millions of Americans when he rushed to the aid of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head, and used his training to help save her life. Daniel will address our Latino Officials Recognition Luncheon also on Saturday, February 19. . |
