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Nieves Aragon
Nieves Aragon
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Nieves Aragon

Young Invincibles

Fort Collins, CO USA

"Be yourself. Mess up. Get dirty. It’s okay."

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Nieves's work combines: Education, Medicine, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Student Advocate

I’m a full-time student with a passion for helping others, especially in advocating for mental health.

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Day In The Life Of A Health Information Technology Student

My Day to Day

As a full-time student, mom, and part-time worker, my days start with getting my son ready, whether for school or a normal day. Throughout my day, I try to squeeze in school assignments and homework. On Fridays, I hop on a video call with Young Invincibles for a weekly follow-up and to organize our work agenda. Young Invincibles works on advocating for students and passing laws to help those in need.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    I discovered early that traditional school wasn’t for me, changing majors multiple times before stepping away.

  • 2.

    I started a career in psychiatry, which taught me more about myself and the world than I ever learned in a classroom.

  • 3.

    Becoming a mom motivated me to return to school, showing my son the value of perseverance and growth.

  • 4.

    Moving from Florida to Colorado marked a major life shift, reminding me that adaptability is key to thriving.

  • 5.

    I’m now working on my associate degree in health information technology and have earned a medical admin assistant certification, application specialist, and medical coding certification along the way.

  • 6.

    I’m also passionate about advocating for mental health and empowering others to embrace their unique paths in life, which I do through my work with Young Invincibles.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I struggled with ADHD and depression. I learned to journal and embrace emotional intelligence to stay resilient.

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