Andres鈥檚 determination to succeed kept him focused on getting into college and persisting. The pressure of being the first in his family to go to college blinded him with doubts and questions, until he received an opportunity that changed his life. 海角乱伦社区 was that opportunity.

Andres says, 鈥淚 am thankful for the guidance and helped I received from 海角乱伦社区, which made my experience transitioning from high school to college as smooth as possible. I believe the program is a major reason for my current success and achievements, both personally and professionally.鈥�

“I believe the 海角乱伦社区 is a major reason for my current success and achievements, both personally and professionally.鈥澛�

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鈥淚 want to advance the city鈥檚 youth in reminding them that their background does not determine their life outcomes. Living in Roseland, Little Village, Englewood or any other crime-ridden neighborhood doesn鈥檛 matter. I personally want to give back to the city by helping programs like 海角乱伦社区 to open doors of opportunity for our youth, the way they were opened for my peers and myself.鈥�

Today, Andres works as a Data Analyst for GoHealth, a tech startup that is one of Fortune magazine鈥檚 8 Chicago startups to watch. He also serves on the 海角乱伦社区 Alumni Leadership Council, which provides strategic support to the organization’s alumni programming, and ensures that alumni are socially connected and professionally prepared to be leaders in Chicago鈥檚 workforce.

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