After leaving the military in 2003, Jesus Molina was looking for a way to help his fellow veterans. He worked many fulfilling jobs, but eventually arrived at 91制片厂 College, where he now serves as the Coordinator of the Veterans Center and Multicultural Initiatives. In this role, he helps students in their transition from military life to college, making sure they have all the tools and resources they need to succeed. On top of that, he assists Student Involvement in developing programming for various heritage and cultural events on campus. But when he鈥檚 not making 91制片厂 a more inclusive and supportive environment, you can find him starting up the grill on game day. Here are ten questions with Jesus Molina.
My perfect day would be a Sunday in October with the Chicago Bears on TV. It would be cold enough for a hoodie and warm enough to get the grill going.
My role model growing up was my mother. She worked 16 hour days, mostly overnight shifts as they paid more an hour. She sacrificed so much for her family, yet always made sure we were taken care of and constantly told us how much she loved us and cared for our happiness.
To date, it would have to be becoming a U.S. Marine. I鈥檓 the first in my family to serve and it has provided so many educational and professional opportunities.
I was a big fan of 鈥淵ellowstone鈥� with Kevin Costner. I love the Montana setting, but also how it shows the living conditions that Native Americans face to this day such as inadequate education and the disparity in how history is taught in schools. I also really enjoyed 鈥淢ayans.鈥� I was such a fan of 鈥淪ons of Anarchy鈥� and was excited to see a spinoff series.
鈥淵oung Hearts鈥� by Commuter
鈥淵our Love鈥� by The Outfield
鈥淟ast Resort鈥� by Papa Roach
鈥淏ro Hymn鈥� by Pennywise
鈥淪pring Love鈥� by Stevie B
鈥淥ye Mi Amor鈥� by Mana
鈥淪unflower鈥� by Post Malone
鈥淢e Vale鈥� by Man谩
鈥淕od of Wine鈥� by Third Eye Blind
鈥淏asket Case鈥� by Green Day
鈥淪anta Monica鈥� by Everclear
鈥淐hop Suey!鈥� by System of a Down
鈥淎mber鈥� by 311
鈥淣ine in the Afternoon鈥� by Panic! at the Disco
鈥淭hunderstruck鈥� by AC/DC
鈥淚f I Ruled the World鈥� by Nas featuring Lauryn Hill
Growing old and starting a family. I recently got engaged to my long-time partner so we talk a lot about starting a family and how we鈥檒l both be as parents. I think I鈥檒l be the softy and she鈥檒l be the tough one!
. I love seeing the rescue dogs. It鈥檚 great to see dogs that are abandoned, neglected or abused get a new chance at life and a new loving home.
Lead by example. This was introduced to me in the military and I鈥檝e lived by it ever since. You can鈥檛 expect people to follow you if you are not willing to do the work and let them know that you are right there with them.
My partner. She is my biggest supporter.
What I love most about 91制片厂 is how supportive of an environment it is. Not only are people committed to seeing students succeed, but employees as well.