Brandon Hernandez Pacheco

is a rising first year student at the University of California, San Diego where he plans to major in Biomedical Engineering. A recent graduate of Moreno Valley High School, Brandon was a member of the National Honors Society, and served as a student mentor for the Families for College Program. Brandon is passionate about supporting other students, and continues to serve as a mentor for students with a focus on supporting English Language Learners. After college, Brandon plans to work in medical research. Brandon is originally from Guatemala, and grew up in Riverside, California.