Edison Jaquez Tells Us Why to Never Let Your Past Determine Your Future
Feb 5, 2021 ·
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Mr. Jaquez was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States with his family at the age of 7. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School and...
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Mr. Jaquez was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to the United States with his family at the age of 7. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Berkeley College. Long before any of his accomplishments, Mr. Jaquez story is very similar and familiar. He spent his early years fighting against the very neighborhood he grew up in. His story will soon become a testimony that he will use as a tool to motivate and inspire youth to strive for better.
Mr. Jaquez has made sure to stay actively involved with the youth and helping others within his community. He is currently employed with The Passion Care Center, where he serves as a Mentor and Drug & Alcohol counselor. In addition to his current position, Mr. Jaquez is the CEO of B-Men, Co-Founder of BYOUtiful. All mentoring organizations designed to enhance the lives of today’s youth. Mr. Jaquez is also a motivational speaker traveling throughout the state sharing his story and reaching many audiences young and old. He is a self-published author of his own memoir/biography titled “A Second Chance; Life Lessons Turned into Living Dreams.” He also wrote a self help book title “Turning A Mess Into A Message as well as a children’s book title “Believe In Your Dreams.” Mr. Jaquez has appeared in various newspapers & radio stations for his work in the community and with the youth. Mr. Jaquez was recently named the 2016 Alumni of the year from his Alma matter Berkeley College. Mr. Jaquez also received the 2017 Vale La Pena award from the Boy Scouts of America for his service in the community.
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Mr. Jaquez has made sure to stay actively involved with the youth and helping others within his community. He is currently employed with The Passion Care Center, where he serves as a Mentor and Drug & Alcohol counselor. In addition to his current position, Mr. Jaquez is the CEO of B-Men, Co-Founder of BYOUtiful. All mentoring organizations designed to enhance the lives of today’s youth. Mr. Jaquez is also a motivational speaker traveling throughout the state sharing his story and reaching many audiences young and old. He is a self-published author of his own memoir/biography titled “A Second Chance; Life Lessons Turned into Living Dreams.” He also wrote a self help book title “Turning A Mess Into A Message as well as a children’s book title “Believe In Your Dreams.” Mr. Jaquez has appeared in various newspapers & radio stations for his work in the community and with the youth. Mr. Jaquez was recently named the 2016 Alumni of the year from his Alma matter Berkeley College. Mr. Jaquez also received the 2017 Vale La Pena award from the Boy Scouts of America for his service in the community.
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