My name is so long because I’m Hispanic. Both of my parents are from Dominican Republic, but I was born and raised, here in DC. I love my city and I’ve been attending Theodore Roosevelt for 3 years. I attended Paul Public Charter school from 6-9th grade. I am a senior and will be attending The University of Toledo in the Fall. A chapter in my life that I am extremely eager to start.
I am currently a peer educator at The Young Women’s Project. Here I do advocacy work such as testifying in front of city council, as well as teach youth my age about safe sex. I distribute condoms and refer youth to places they can go whenever they need help with troubles they have. The work that I and others do is extremely important. I’m not just saying this because it’s my job. The things we do prevent diseases and possibly death. We prevent unwanted and unplanned births. This work is important as well because it gives youth a voice.   I’m extremely proud how much YWP has been involved in the 16 to vote bill and the impact we have had. Having city council hold a hearing is a major step and I have no doubt in mind that one day soon youth in DC will be able to vote.