June 5 , 2023 / Saroyan Theater
Jonathan Garcia Garcia Hanna-Grace Dean Jesus Yovanny Gonzalez Ezra Theresa Alhambra Gularte Catherine Rae Ingrassia Camila Victoria Martinez Ryan Mcfarland
College : UC Berkeley Career Goal : Business Owner with expertise in AI technology
About Jonathan : With an introspective mind and extensive critical thinking skills , Jonathan Garcia Garcia is on a mission to truly understand what motivates society and explore perspectives beyond his own to create a more equitable world . He ’ s been passionate about technology all his life and speaks about AI technology with undeniable passion . He lives with his father and two sisters and prides himself for being both independent and self-aware . At Patiño , he led his team through the development of Heart , a studentdeveloped business concept that pairs local artists with senior centers and seniors in need of companionship . Despite the challenges that the pandemic brought , his team made strides in moving their business idea forward .
Jonathan ’ s activities at Patiño included serving as a student ambassador and a member of the Interact Club . He also worked for the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust Inc . as a camp counselor .
In his words : “ Throughout my life , I have always been intrigued by advancements in technology .”
From humanities teacher Sue Gularte : “ The most striking characteristic about Jonathan is his ability to quietly lead his team . It is hard to find a person as young who has both the empathy and humility to take on leadership responsibilities of his team and move it in the right direction .”
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