San José is home to an ethnically diverse community, booming technology companies and aspiring entrepreneurs. City Year San José/Silicon Valley works alongside teachers and community partners to support students across our city.
Hispanic Heritage Staff Spotlight: Sergio Hernandez
National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month is the perfect time to celebrate diversity and representation as we work toward a more equitable future here at City Year. Sergio has a moving story of how his identity has unfolded and how it has impacted the way he shows up in the world today.
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