Sergio Rodriguez Camarena
Michelson Philanthropies
Washington, DC USA
"Now my why has become a lot bigger—it's become about my community."
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Sergio's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Law, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
International Relations
Pomona College
Graduate Degree
Domestic Policy
Princeton University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I grew up undocumented, where every opportunity felt uncertain—I struggled to access opportunity, resources, and mentors.
2.
A QuestBridge scholarship to Pomona College gave me the chance to pursue an education without adding to my single mom's financial burden.
3.
I initially dreamed of becoming a lawyer so I could fight for my family's future, but I decided to change course and find work that better matched my passion for creating systemic change.
4.
I gave myself permission to explore before rushing to the next step, and every experience brought me closer to the work I was meant to do.
5.
I returned to school for a master's at Princeton, which gave me the tools to turn my lived experience into meaningful public policy and philanthropy.
6.
I found my place in philanthropy, where I can move resources, build relationships, and help shape solutions that expand opportunity for others.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Growing up undocumented, I struggled to access opportunity, resources, and even mentors to help guide my path. It took persistence and trial and error to forge my own path.