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GB : What goal do you have for the Foundation ?
First and foremost , my goal is to honor God and the Catholic Faith through service . As a relatively new foundation , right now our focus is on getting our mission and vision out into the community . I hope to share that not only are we a positive outlet for philanthropy , but we can also make a difference .
I am a believer that good work and good sense find each other . In my few months in this position , I have seen that there is a community who is looking for that positive outlet , and I hope that we can be that solution for many .
GB : What was the path you took to get to where you are today ?
I have spent my entire career in service to the community . As a student at the University of San Diego many years ago , I saw that there are ways to integrate Faith and Service . I spent some time on the East Coast at Georgetown University and learned nonprofit management in my graduate work . Upon returning
to California , I have worked for several nonprofits , foundations , and most recently , spent several years working in service of a local public school system .
GB : What have been the biggest challenges you have had to overcome ?
Being a “ young ” organization , we are still working to establish ourselves . And although we have done very well in the few years of our work , there is so much more that we can do , and I really hope that the community can support our efforts and our vision .
GB : What are your outside interests ?
At the end of my workdays , it is all about family for me . As a Mexican American married to a Chaldean American , family is where it starts for us . My wife Heather and my kids Olivia and Lucas are my everything . Besides family , I am a life-long Padres fan and a fan of soccer , basketball , hockey and Formula 1 . Sports brings people together and I love that we can find community in it .
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