Legion of Youth Powered by Boeing: JUMA

Annie Vo (17)

"Dreams do come true but dreams do not come true if you don't try."

Luis Aguilar (19)

"My goal is to be a lawyer to help people."

Angel Martin (20)

"A skill I learned from JUMA that I still carry with me is using my voice and speaking up for not just myself but others as well."

Elaine Miranda Salcedo (18)

"JUMA has told me that you don't need to be strong to be a leader and also how to overcome challenges that require more than brutal force but by using words and determination. It also taught me how to be a leader between colleagues and friends in the workplace."

Denny Vo (18)

"No matter how bad things get, as long you have the motivation, determination, effort, and goals you'll succeed."

Linh Pham (17)

"I was introduced to JUMA while looking for a job to help my family's financial circumstance. Before JUMA, I didn't dream of going to a four-year university considering how expensive tuition can be. However, JUMA gave me the chance to save for college while also making some money to help my family. Moreover, they taught me things that school never prepared me for such as resume writing, interviews, insurance, and how banks function. As time went on, I realized that I may have a chance to pursue higher education after high school."

Aiyanna Fosi (17)

"JUMA has given me the opportunity to get my very first job and has prepared me to get myself started with a good start in life including applying for jobs."

Connor McConnaughey (18)

"I wish to attend Seattle University as a theatre major with a minor in film analysis while part timing as a barista and/or Skateboard Coach. After I'd like to work at Funimation Studios as a voice actor for cartoons and anime. I would also like to publish my book that I've been working on in 2020 and help inspire to other LGBTQ+ Foster Youth."

Deven Gates (17)

"Responsibility, social skills, and confidence are a few of the characteristics that I have picked up during my time with JUMA."

Austin Bartocillo (17)

"Stan Lee inspires me because he taught me that one man can make a difference."

Robert Brown III (22)

"My dream is to be a social, educational and sports savy mentor to inner city kids who need a role model that they can relate to. My goal is to get through to as many at-risk youth as possible. If I can change the outcome and quality of a group of at-risk children lives my goal will be accomplished."

Elizabeth Castillo (19)

"My mom became a single mother of five children around seven years ago. Since then I had to grow up very quickly and look after my siblings. Which wasn't simple at first but over time I learned to manage tasks after that experience."

Sabrina Beth (16)

"Being apart of JUMA changed my life by giving the opportunity to build friendships with my coworkers."

Josephine Martinez (20)

"My dream is to one day become a teacher and help students like myself. Students who come from low income areas and don't have the education or resources that they deserve. Also to educate them not only by curriculum but on information that will benefit their future."

Quantrial Shields (22)

"When you feel like you're running out of options keep going because you're bound to find help within yourself or someone else. Don't be afraid to stop and ask for help. Play to your strengths, don't be afraid to be yourself."

Joshua Hamilton (17)

"Some key skills I have picked up as a result of my time with JUMA are managing my time better, prioritizing responsibilities, and it also helped me improve my communication skills with new people."

Yeandya Teklu (18)

"Being a part of Juma has given me opportunities to help me decide what I would like my future job to be."

Nicole Howard (18)

"The most inspirational person I know is my mom. For most of my life, my mom was a single parent raising four kids in a small two bedroom apartment with help from my grandmother. Affording meals was a struggle but having to pay for school supplies, new clothes, and any other necessities for her children just added more stress on to her. But, she did whatever she had to do to keep us fed and happy."

Quintavion Johnson (18)

"My dream is to go to the NFL."

Tyson Thoi (19)

"I always thought my parents didn't have a toll on me but it did. Growing up without a mom was tough, seeing other's kids with their mom affection was very difficult to watch and I can't get the same thing from my father since he wasn't an affectionate guy either. So I learned that the only things that matters is to focus on my brothers and Dad because they're the reason that I have goals and dreams. As long as they are at my side I would continue to persevere through any obstacles at any cost."

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