Raul was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and went to High School in Manhattan, attending the Beacon School in Hell’s Kitchen. At Occidental, Raul is majoring in Psychology while double minoring in Spanish Studies and Public Health. Raul was recently selected as an Obama Scholar, and he is also a member of the Black Student Alliance and Latinx Student Union. Raul also works on campus as a tour guide, as well as for The Occidental, translating issues from English to Spanish so that the surrounding latinx community can read them. This past fall, Raul competed on the Men’s Cross Country team, racing the 8k. In his down time, Raul spends time at the gym, connecting with friends, and playing soccer. Upon graduating, Raul plans to return home to New York City to continue helping underserved communities and increasing youth civic engagement.