Meet Mid-City CAN intern Aaron De Leon

Hello, my name is Aaron De Leon and I am currently pursuing my master’s in public health at National University. I was born and raised in San Diego and have enjoyed everything San Diego has to offer. I am a strong believer in social justice and strive to always improve the lives of others. My degree in public health has taught me the importance of focusing on diet and exercise as key components to living a strong and healthy life.

As a first generation college student, my path to education was a difficult one and the obstacles I faced made it harder to achieve my goals. I was forced to learn the process of college applications on my own while also maintaining various jobs to financially assist my family. My experiences in life have made me more responsible, hard-working and humble.

I realize that there are many more individuals with similar circumstances and that is why I have a desire to provide support for our youth through education. I am excited to intern at Mid-City CAN and believe that my time here will be fulfilling and will afford me the opportunity to give back to my community. 

- Aaron De Leon