Helping Kids Build Confidence Through Storytelling (with Richard Reyes)
About Richard Reyes
Richard Reyes is the founder and executive director of PLUS ME Project, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that builds confidence in youth through personal storytelling. He is a social justice advocate who believes every story matters and has shared his narrative of becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree with over 150,000 students across the country. Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in Critical Theory & Social Justice from Occidental College and his master’s degree in Educational Foundations from California State University, Los Angeles. He currently serves as a board member for Mizzen Education and is actively involved in Occidental College’s Latino Alumni Association.
Connect with Richard & PLUS ME:
PLUS ME Project Website
@thePLUSMEProject
Richard Reyes (LinkedIn)
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