Y.E.S., we can. (DP)
After graduating from San Francisco State University in May 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, I was extremely motivated to apply my newly acquired knowledge in the field. The concept of altruism is what directed me towards a degree in Sociology early in my academic career, and now that I had attained my degree, I was eager to really work in a capacity that would allow me to provide assistance where it was needed.
At the time I was managing the restaurant at a Yacht club just outside of San Francisco, serving a population that was, to me, the absolute counter community to that which I wanted to be serving. My heart lies with marginalized communities, those who are under represented and un-heard with specific regard to children. While finding jobs that genuinely satisfied my passions were few and far between, volunteering opportunities were endless. Through volunteering, I was able to begin to explore through which vein I wanted to develop and satisfy my goals.
I came across an organization based out of Richmond, California called Y. E. S. (Youth Enrichment Strategies) that operates, on a fundamental and practical level, parallel to my values within a community that by default needs the type of attention that I strive to provide. Establishing stability and self-empowerment during developmental years is central to one’s ability to realize and establish success throughout their life; contributing what I can during this time in a child’s life is what I seek. Providing the opportunity for children to have access to various forms of knowledge is crucial to their development. This is recognized by Y.E.S and its affiliates and is the fundamental value that attracted me to the organization.
By eliminating potential obstacles such as access to resources (i.e. clean water, energy, etc.), and providing access to various form of knowledge, it is my belief that children have an increased probability of actualizing their goals in the long term. This understanding has led me to EOI with intentions to work towards this reality through a multitude of ventures.
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Cianna Walker Carrillo
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