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David Lopez Highlight
Once you establish a belief in something that you really, really think is important, you stick to it. Because if you're not believing, others aren't going to follow your footsteps.
About David
- Son of two Mexican immigrants and had trouble learning English.
- Almost dropped out of his public middle school after failing seventh and eighth grade.
- Instead, transferred to a charter school, where he found new mentors, a new love for learning.
- Found financial success in sales and marketing, but says those gains felt "hollow."
- Returned to school to earn his Bachelor's degree from UCSD with the goal of transitioning into nonprofit work.
- Joined Teach For America after realizing he was in the minority of low-income students who graduate college-wanted to give back.
- Started his branch of the nonprofit in the hopes of giving everyone in San Diego access to a good education.
