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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine September 2023 Supplementary Issue YOUTH ACADEMY FOR LATINO LEADERS COLLABORATION CELEBRATING SUCCESS GLOBAL HEALTH ACADEMY INAUGURAL PROJECT Y.A.L.L. BIOSKETCHES AND REFLECTIONS PHOTO NEWS RESOURCES PREVIOUS ISSUES OF THE EMAGAZINE My name is Blaymin Fabian, and I am an upcoming high school student. I aspired to become a lawyer because I would like to give back to my community and help others. I’m debating what type of lawyer I would like to be. I had the idea to become a lawyer after seeing all the different types such as immigration, real estate, and so many more. These experiences helped me think about the complexities of each type that sets them apart. I prefer immigration because my family are immigrants. I would be able to help my family, help other families be reunited and solve their legal problems. Although I was born in the states, my life is very diverse thanks to my Dominican and Mexican heritage. Being different can be difficult at times, but I’m proud of my two different cultures. Some of my hobbies are drawing, painting, and reading. I love to draw and have been doing so I can remember. I’ve collected various notebooks of sketches. After joining the Dominican Community Center program, I learned a lot. The classes have opened my eyes to ways to help my community, to do more volunteering and overall help others. Reflection When I first entered the hospital, I was incredibly nervous and felt sick to my stomach due to the uncertainty of the situation. As I walked into the hospital building, my anxiety began to ease. I felt genuinely welcomed and quickly connected with everyone during our introductions. This feeling stemmed from the down-to-earth nature of everyone and our shared cultural and interest-based connections. The small class sizes also contributed to my sense of belonging. I appreciated how these intimate classes helped me concentrate better and actively engage in discussions. What stood out in the program was the abundance of visual and hands-on learning experiences. We visited the hospital, learned about CPR, and engaged in meaningful conversations with mentors. The other participants were friendly, and by the end of the 4 weeks, I had grown much more comfortable around them. Building bonds with my peers was a lot of fun. This program opened my eyes to community issues and heightened my awareness of topics like drunk driving and healthy relationships. Additionally, I became more self-aware of the support available to me, including my mentor and technology. The opportunities presented over these past 4 weeks have left me feeling immensely grateful and fortunate. Entering this program has been a wonderful journey that has expanded my horizons and enriched my life. Biosketches and Reflections continued on next page >> 14
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine September 2023 Supplementary Issue YOUTH ACADEMY FOR LATINO LEADERS COLLABORATION CELEBRATING SUCCESS GLOBAL HEALTH ACADEMY INAUGURAL PROJECT Y.A.L.L. BIOSKETCHES AND REFLECTIONS PHOTO NEWS RESOURCES PREVIOUS ISSUES OF THE EMAGAZINE My name is Barbara Esperanza Luna Merchan. I am 14 years old, and I was born in Ecuador. I have been living in the United States for 5 years. I am a person who likes to spend a lot of time with her family. I excel in my studies and dream of becoming a pediatrician to have a positive impact on the lives of people, but most importantly for the children. I am also an artist. I really love being a model. I am not currently in a modeling academy, but I have been modeling in Ecuador for 7 years. I was in an academy, and it was difficult to leave it. I hope to one day have my own practice, my own academy, to have a foundation and thus be able to help many people who really need it. I am currently volunteering on Tuesdays at Saint Joseph Parenting Center for workshops on how to be a good parent. My volunteering involves taking care of children under the supervision of the people who run the program. I always like to participate in positive things because I feel that it lets me learn and educate myself. Reflection The Dominican Community Center’s Youth Academy for Latino Leaders has allowed me to recognize that I can get to know areas that will help me have a better future. I was able to meet important people who have excelled in life through a lot of effort. I enjoyed the class on financial responsibility because at our young age, learning to manage our money will set us up for success. I also enjoyed the classes on healthcare. This area is important to us because it allows us to learn how to be healthy by having good nutrition, building good habits, and avoiding diseases. I am interested in a career in healthcare, and for the first time, I was able to see how vitals are taken. It was very interesting to learn how a person can save others lives and can’t wait to learn more. We also got to visit the Savings Bank of Danbury, where I was able to get to know the facility, observe the work they do and their kindness in serving people. This is very important since they have contact with people every day. We also visited the beautiful Danbury Museum. I found it very interesting because all young people should know the history of our beautiful city. Biosketches and Reflections continued on next page >> 15
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