"I Belong Here" Series 

Description:  In our upcoming, “I Belong Here," series with Josue Castillo Morales, he will share more about his experience as an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala and moving his way through U.S. education positively representing underrepresented populations. 

As this is one story, captured in real-time with a live audience, Josue values human connection and welcomes an interactive format. Questions from our in-person audience will be moderated by Louis Knecht for a richer dialogue, demonstrating the extension of one into our broader Dominican community.

Let us also acknowledge and celebrate Josue on his recent achievement as one of the 10,000 Degrees alumni members to receive a 2023 Changemakers Award.


BIO

La Vida Dominican Student & Summer Bridge Program Coordinator, La Vida Dominican Integrative Coach

Josue is a first-generation college student who graduated from Sonoma State University. Originally from Guatemala, he moved to the U.S. at a young age and has lived in Marin County since. In his professional career, he has worked with many underrepresented, low-income students, doing everything he can to achieve educational equity. Josue's expertise focuses on financial aid and scholarships, as well as working with undocumented students, and providing resources to help them navigate higher education. He speaks Spanish.

Education*
Sonoma State University, BA, Early Childhood Development
Sonoma State University, BA, Spanish
*First Generation to College Graduate