Richard Reyes is the Founder and Executive Director of PLUS ME Project, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that builds confidence in youth through personal storytelling. Since 2013, he has dedicated himself to growing the infrastructure and impact of PLUS ME by securing partnerships with over 400 schools and 50 organizations. He is a social justice advocate who believes every story matters and has shared his narrative of becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree with over 150,000 students across the country. Richard earned his bachelor’s degree in Critical Theory & Social Justice from Occidental College and his master’s degree in Educational Foundations from California State University, Los Angeles. He currently serves as a board member for Mizzen Education and is actively involved in Occidental College’s Latino Alumni Association.