Hey, I’m Eduardo Benjamin. I was born on the Fort Carson Army base in Colorado Springs, and growing up, we moved around a lot before I finally settled down in high school. My parents were young when they had me—my mom was 18 and my dad was 23—so I watched them work incredibly hard to create a better life for us. Seeing their drive and resilience really shaped who I am. By 17, I had already earned my associate's degree and graduated from high school. Now, I’m about to graduate from college this May, right after I turn 20. My family means everything to me, and their strength motivates me to chase after opportunities where I can learn, grow, and make a real difference.