Ernesto Mejia, the proud son of Mexican immigrants, is a true example of the American dream. Diagnosed with the rare disease of Guillain-Barré Syndrome at the age of 16 that left him temporarily paralyzed, he was not supposed to be a successful student, much less a College Dean of Students.

 

Through his hardships, Ernesto learned to never give up on the American Dream. He now speaks to students. parents. and teachers about overcoming obstacles and never giving up on the American dream: education