Jose Avalos
Primagen Media
Houston, TX USA
"The best leaders in the world are also the best servants in the world."
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Jose's work combines: Entrepreneurship, Design, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Marketing
University of Houston
Certification
Sales
University of Houston
Certification
Entrepreneurship
University of Houston
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I was born and raised in Baytown, Texas.
2.
I graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
3.
After college, I founded Pro Bubble Soccer—I was able to actually solidify my education by implementing concepts I learned in business school with my own business.
4.
I worked for a series of businesses before founding my nonprofit organization, Creative Vida, with a mission to educate and empower first-generation college students through creative experiences.
5.
In addition to Creative Vida, I founded my marketing agency Primagen Media.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
As a first-generation college student, I wasn't encouraged to join clubs, network, or do more beyond get good grades. I had to figure out the hidden curriculum of college on my own. Now I help other first-generation college students do the same.