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YO! Alumni Profile: Jenaro Soto

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Featured Alumni Jenaro Soto

 

1. Why did you originally get involved with YO?

YO presented the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills.

2. What did you gain from being a part of YO?

It helped me develop professional and leadership skill. It taught  me what it meant to be an advocate and what it takes to make a difference. Through YO, I also gained a deeper understanding of what it is to be a person with a disability, which helped me proudly identify as one.

3. Would you do it again if you could? Why?

With no hesitation, I will do it again! YO! offers so much, I didn’t get a chance to experience all of it.

4. Would you refer or recommend a youth to YO!?

I highly recommended YO to all youth who want to learn more about disability culture, and for those want to make a positive change in the way society treats and views people with disabilities.

5. What was the best part of being a YO! Volunteer or YAC member?

Making friends and learning from each other. The Stipend was nice too. LoL

6. How would you describe YO! to a friend?

YO! will open your eyes to a world few people know very little about. It will help you develop the skills required to make a change in your community!

7. What have you accomplished since you completed your Volunteer with time YO! or time on the YAC?

I have transferred to the University of California Irvine, from where I will be graduating with my BS in Neuroscience. I have applied to Ph.D programs and I am currently interviewing.

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