Before he became a judge, in , Camacho successfully prosecuted a Latino gang member for the random shootings of three black men in Pomona, Calif. A letter from the school explaining the study was mailed to each parent. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Sidney acquired a love for the outdoors his Senior year of High School on his first hiking trip. She uses her position to encourage confidence in Latinx youth to pursue their dreams, whether it be within STEM fields, the arts, or in their personal lives. She enjoys riding her bike, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and organizing outings for Latino Outdoors!
His appreciation for the outdoors really took off when he toured around in his Ford Aerostar to enjoy the hot and dry climate of the San Gabriel Mountains or take a hike through coastal state parks and finish up with a surf session. As a Latino Outdoors Volunteer for the West Coast, Michelle will strive to reconnect folks to the nature by organizing hikes, bike rides and kayak paddles. Johanna Vallejo was born in Guatemala and has visited Colombia regularly since she was three years old. While in the DMV, she advocates for intersectional climate justice, community representation and holding elected officials accountable to their constituents. Mel Mendez was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She is passionate about creating opportunities of healthy lifestyles through a fun and engaging recreation medium for people of all walks of life. The special bond and comradery developed from struggling up Mt.
