Vincent survived a turbulent childhood, being shot ten times, and years in the system—but through mentorship, education, and determination, he transformed his life. A college graduate now pursuing a counseling degree at SDSU, he serves as a motivational speaker, certified fitness trainer, and youth leader. Since 2022, he has been a youth consultant with Walk With Me Impact, using his lived experience to mentor young men facing similar struggles. Vincent’s journey is proof that no matter how hard the past, change is possible—and now he’s inspiring youth, educators, and mentors to believe in their own power to transform lives.