His mother left
everything she knew in Mexico in order to pursue a better life for her
children. Leo has attended Davis Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School,
McKay High School, graduated from Chemeketa Community College, and is
currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies at
Western Oregon University. He works full-time helping senior citizens and individuals with
disabilities access healthcare and food benefits. Additionally, Leo was
a cofounder of the Oregon DACA Coalition, which raises awareness in the
community by empowering Oregon youth to engage in our democratic
process. Leo considers himself an American, and I do too. He believes that
being an American is a set of values and ideals which we all hold dear.