Juan was born and raised in Colorado, a graduate of George Washington High School and a first-generation student who graduated from University of Colorado Denver with a bachelor’s degree in Geography of Environmental Studies, Society, and Sustainability with a minor in Political Science. While attending high school and college, he worked with younger students helping them the best he could with anything the students needed. His passion for helping students with their needs made him want to continue to help others as much as he can. While working at Denver Scholarship Foundation, Juan focuses on providing any kind of support to students in helping them achieve their goals and dreams become a reality.