
Name: Jesus Martinez
Age: 16
School: Santa Maria High School
What issue area are you most passionate about? Which do you know the most about? (Immigration, environment, woman’s rights, mental health, LGBTQ rights, etc.):
I am most passionate about mental health because it is not taken as seriously and because I have close friends who struggle with their mental health.
What activities do like to do regularly as a pastime?
I enjoy reading, drawing, and playing basketball. I often read whereas drawing and playing basketball only once in a while.
What clubs/organizations/sports/job are you involved with outside of youth making change?
I am part of FSA (Full STEAM Ahead), SHPE, and REACH and do cross-country and track.