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Jashin Lin Global Project Manager TikTok
https://youtu.be/SeAiWiFBOYg
Jashin Lin has a passion to bridge business, culture, and perspectives Jashin Lin has a passion to bridge business, culture, and perspectives between East and West. Currently, she is a Global Project Manager at Corporate Development at ByteDance (parent company of TikTok) with focus on strategic partnerships to increase user growth and enhance user engagement. Prior to ByteDance, Lin was a management consultant at GEP advising Fortune 500 clients to improve operations and achieve bottom-line results.
J. Michael Melton Head Chef Impossible Foods
https://youtu.be/6j43b3ZwaK4
J. Michael Melton is the Chef and Head of Culinary at Impossible Foods, leading the culinary development relationship for National and Strategic Accounts as well as the culinary aspects of Impossible as it applies to product application, recipe innovation, & equipment. His work involves assisting the Impossible Foods product & research development team from a culinary perspective as well as working with operators on culinary innovation and technical product information.
Myronn Vernon, Research Lab Technician UCLA
https://youtu.be/gpKN0pXwxw8
Myronn Vernon is a Research Laboratory Technician in a cancer research laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles. He received his B.S in Biology from California State University, San Bernardino and is currently pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate certificate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His ongoing education in the sciences has sparked a love in him for all life and the great outdoors. When not working in the laboratory or studying for graduate school he enjoys watching anime, cooking, cycling at the beach and going on camping trips.
David Imani, Social Media Strategist Allison+Partners
https://youtu.be/55isqahIsEo
David Imani develops social media strategies and talent partnerships in his role as a social media strategist at Allison+Partners. His work on Impossible Foods, Budweiser, Samsung, among others across Allison+Partners centers around his knack for strategic collaboration and flair for leveraging the magic of digital marketing. Fusing entertainment, social impact, tech, food, and hospitality, David's experiences all ladder all up to his ultimate focus of community and conversation.
Curtis Ullerich, Software Engineer Google
https://youtu.be/DTQ-FQHZNss
Curtis Ullerich works at Google building learning platforms and bringing computer science education to youth through 4-H. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and a minor in Music Technology. With a ten-year history as an Iowa 4-H'er, he spent four years leading the California 4-H Management Board in their mission of helping California's youth reach their fullest potential. When not doing one of these things, you can find him trail running or taking photos of the Milky Way somewhere in the wilderness.
Edgar Guerrero Gastelum, P.E.G. MPP Marketing, Promotions and Productions.
https://youtu.be/j3cWCDtAUFI
(born October 23, 1979 in Burley, Idaho), lived in the Mexican state of Sinaloa until the age of 8. He and his family later moved to Glenns Ferry, Idaho. He is the son of Juan Guerrero and Dora Guerrero Gastelum. He graduated from Glenn’s Ferry High School and he graduated from Boise State University where he received a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design in 2004. Before entering the popular Mexican show La Academia, an 'American Idol'-style TV show, he was a member of several music groups, most recently Grupo Karibe in Boise, which performs all styles of music in Spanish. He was working for a Boise Airport car rental company when he auditioned for the show in Los Angeles. He beat out 150,000 people from Mexico and the United States to become one of 18 contestants during the show's fourth season. On 24 September 2005, Edgar Guerrero traveled to Burley, Idaho, to receive the keys of the city for being a good ambassador of the community. The mayor John Anderson proclaimed 24 September "Edgar Guerrero Day" and in Boise Idaho on the 17th of November. At this moment Edgar is working on many projects, he currently resides in Phoenix AZ, owns a marketing company called P.E.G. MPP Marketing, Promotions and Productions.
Jenny Gallegos, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate
https://youtu.be/BhisSejAR0A
Jenny Gallegos is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and TRiO alumn who now serves in the United States Air Force. As an Idaho native, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Boise State University and law degree from University of Idaho. She has a passion for public service, believing in the phrase "a su servicio"or "at your service" instilled by her parents. Through her journey, she has been supported by her husband of nearly 12 years and three kids, Julian, Nicco, and Natalie.
Saul Solis, Product Owner Cask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZClemIjrzFI
Saul Solis is a first-generation Mexican American. He was born in Ontario, Oregon and was raised in Weiser, Idaho. Saul grew up in a migrant farm-working family so during summer months he and his siblings joined their parents working in the fields. His parents instilled a strong work ethic and passion for education so that someday he and his siblings would do work beyond the fields of Idaho and Oregon. Upon graduating from Weiser High School, Saul moved to Boise and attended Boise State University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Management. Saul started his career at a company called Impac Services where he worked on Oracle software implementation projects for seven years. Currently, Saul is a Software Development Product Manager for a software company called Cask that is headquartered in San Diego, CA, but he works out of their Boise, Idaho office. Saul helps software development teams develop applications for the United States government. He enjoys traveling and meeting people from all over the world. Saul enjoys mentoring and connecting with youth and believes in their ability to lead in their every day lives.
Bilingual Agriculture and Food Community Organizer for Idaho Organization of Resource Councils
Samantha Guerrero is a first-generation Idahoan and daughter of Mexican immigrants. She graduated from the College of Idaho with her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Sociology and Political Economy. Samantha is the bilingual agriculture and food community organizer for the environmental justice non-profit, Idaho Organization of Resources Councils. She co-founded the Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance to provide farm worker and immigrant families in Idaho resources during the pandemic. In 2020 Samantha was elected as a Trustee for the College of Western Idaho, the largest community college in the state of Idaho.
Pharmacist
Jasmin Venz was born and raised in California. She is a graduate of Touro University and holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy. She has 18 years of experience in community pharmacy and prides herself in making healthcare affordable for all. She currently lives in Georgia and acts as a Regional Clinical Services Manager for a major retail chain. Her main area of focus is the integration of additional hands-on services to the public, like point of care testing and immunizations. When her attention isn’t on the community, it is on her family. She is happily married to her husband of 8 years and they have a 6 year old son together. Her family is what motivates her to continue working toward easily accessible healthcare.
District Representative for Congressman Salud Carbajal
Rita Casaverde is a District Representative for Congressman Salud Carbajal. Rita has been an immigration, climate and women's rights activist for years, which led to her interest in public service. Rita’s professional experience has not been linear. She studied Ecotourism Engineering in Peru, where she was born and raised, and worked leading conservation projects in the Andes of Peru. Her conservation work granted her a Green Youth award by the United Nations. When she moved to the United States she made a career switch into Quality Assurance in technology companies in San Luis Obispo. She later transitioned into the role of Product Manager. Continuing to follow her passions, Rita left her 8 years of experience in technology to join Congressman Carbajal’s team in San Luis Obispo. Rita became an American citizen in 2019 and her current passion is bringing awareness about local government as a tool for change.
Office of Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer
Lorenzo Olvera has over ten years of experience in public policy and government. He currently serves as the Director of the Senate Diversity Initiative in the Democratic leadership office of Senator Chuck Schumer. There, he and his team assist Senate Democratic offices in building a diverse workforce, one in which reflects the diversity of our nation.
Clinical Youth Outreach Worker
Ali Cortes is an agent of change for youth and families using clinical and culturally relevant skills. Her mission is to empower individuals to harness their personal strengths and leverage them to live positive satisfying lifestyles. Ali Cortes is the Executive Director of A Different Point Of View, and a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Born in Mexico City, and raised in Los Angeles, California. Ali has experienced the challenges of growing up as a bicultural woman in a low social-economic environment. To make a long-lasting generational impact she embraces the challenges by applying trauma-informed and strength-focused solutions to make long-lasting generational changes in the individuals she works with.
Firefighter
Trevor Sanchez works for the Central Marin Fire Authority. I am new to the department and have been a firefighter paramedic for a year and a half. My journey to this career started young, and while it took a lot of work and sacrifice, I would not trade it for anything. Every day I have the opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life whether it be big or small. I would not be in the position I am in today if it weren’t for the guidance of my family and mentors throughout my journey.
Project engineer at Cargill
Lydia is a project engineer at Cargill with experience in Salt and Protein. She graduated from Montana State University with a background in Chemical and Biological Engineering. An Idaho native, she grew up participating in several 4-H activities.
DRAM System’s Engineer
Silvino Jimenez recently joined Microsoft as a DRAM System’s Engineer where he is responsible for validating incoming commodities to ensure the integrity of the Azure Cloud Infrastructure. Prior to joining Microsoft, Silvino was a System’s Compatibility and Design-For-Test Engineer at Micron. During his time there, he worked with DRAM products, provided expert level failure analysis and implemented test coverage to enhance product quality. Silvino earned a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Boise State University as a first-generation college student in 2012.
Civil Engineer
https://youtu.be/9iJsKfuUL4A
Kyara was born in Peru and immigrated to the US with her immediate family in 2001. When she first arrived with her family they settled in Pendleton, OR, and then moved to Nampa, ID. Kyara graduated from Boise State University with a degree in civil engineering. For the past six years, she has worked for Montana- Dakota Utilities Co. (MDU) as an engineer in the distribution of natural gas. She currently resides in Austin, Texas, and has worked remotely way before the pandemic. Kyara looks forward to sharing her professional experience with you and hopefully 'spark' your interest to pursue higher education in the field of your interest.
Product & Systems Specialist with John Deere
Chantal Herrera was born and raised in Guadalupe, CA. Her passion for the agriculture industry began at an early age and was enhanced with the experiences she gained through her local FFA Chapter. This led her to pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo. She is thankful for all the hands-on experiences her education provided, it has prepared her for my current role as a Product & System Specialist for John Deere & Company.
Senior Associate Scientist – Bacterial Vaccines and Technology at Pfizer
Christian Guerrero received a B.S. in Chemistry from Boise State University. A strong interest in science and community involvement (SHPE, LSAMP) spurred him into a career of combating disease. His expertise is in antibody development through hybridoma research technology. In his current role at Pfizer, generation of antibodies against bacterial targets plays a critical role in assay and vaccine development. He looks forward to sharing his background and providing tips to get you started on your career path!
R&D Project Manager at HP
Marisa Samoshin is an R&D Project Manager at HP and manages a team of Chemists and Engineers across multiple HP sites. Her team develops critical technology components that enable HP’s 3D Multi-Jet Fusion printing. Marisa started her career at HP working with worldwide teams to develop technology to print directly onto corrugate board and on large format media for the commercial printing market. Marisa is a 4-H Alumnus from Santa Clara County where she learned and practiced many skills, including time management, leadership and public speaking. This experience provided a foundation for learning throughout her education, and ultimately prepared Marisa to enter the workforce in her career journey. Marisa completed her B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Redlands and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from UCSB. Her advice to others is “don’t let your dreams hold you back when preparation meets opportunity.”
Veterinarian, Specializing in Bovine Reproduction
Dr. Hollister grew up in Lompoc, California on his family's cattle ranch. Growing up on a ranch instilled a passion for livestock at a young age. He maintained the family's ranch- learning a strong work ethic, the basis taking care of the animals and learning the fundamentals of a working ranch. Dr. Hollister received his diploma from St. George’s University in June 2018 for his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He is currently practicing Veterinary Medicine specializing in Bovine Reproduction in Weatherford, Texas. Dr. Hollister is co-owner of Premier Reproductive Services (PRS) dedicated to advancing the Cattle Industry, ensuring a positive future through the reproduction process.
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