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Our Team

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Justin Joel
Garrido

Futuro Latino Coalition Coordinator
Campbell Building Room -2246
540-568-4048

garridjj@jmu.edu 

Justin was born in New York, New York to a first-generation immigrant family. Moving to the small town of Waynesboro, Virginia in his youth Justin understands the vibrance of a fast city life and the workings of a slow community-driven rural town. Now based out of Harrisonburg Justin seeks his Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering while also sharing his love for education, especially with those in the Latino community. His favorite quote is, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” by Nelson Mandela. A sentiment that he believes.

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Valentin Sanchez Aparicio

Community Outreach Specialist
Campbell Building Room 2246

540-568-4048
sanchevx@jmu.edu 

Valentin is from Oaxaca, Mexico. Since a kid, he was raised locally in Harrisonburg. Valentin was a member and President of BRCCs Diversity Club. He was involved in other clubs like Adventure Club and Student Government Association. Currently enrolled in George Mason’s College of Visual and Performing Arts as an Undergraduate Student in Computer Game Design. He has also worked for a non-profit organization, Telamon Corporation, that serves the farmers and workers of Virginia. While working for Telamon, he was able to further develop on a professional scale his community outreach skills in Harrisonburg and other cities like Winchester. Valentin is devoted and an advocate for his community, especially the Latino Community.

Joshua A. Garrido

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Hannah Grace Vazquez

High School Student Intern
Campbell Building 2246
vazquehg@jmu.edu 

Hannah Vazquez is the Student Intern at Futuro Latino Coalition. She is a High School senior at Turner Ashby High School and attends Massanutten Technical Center’s architecture program. At her High School, she is an active member of the art club and Tennis team. Hannah is very involved in her community, especially at her church Grace Covenant Church. At her church, she is one of the Sunday School youth teachers and assists with the Livestream of church services. Hannah’s professional goal is to be a successful architect and entrepreneur to create a family-operated business in Harrisonburg. Hannah is passionate about involving herself with the community and reaching out to others that need help. Hannah is organized, hardworking, and caring. She enjoys taking evening walks, painting, and spending time with friends and family.  

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