The individuality of the immigrant community | Cristo Armando Carrasco Mendoza | TEDxUNC

Cristo Armando Carrasco Mendoza immigrated from Mexico to the United States when he was 3 years old. He is currently a pre-medical student at Wingate University. Passionate about making college more accessible for undocumented students, Cristo founded DreamersNC, a community organization providing resources for DACA students pursuing higher education. He plans to return to Charlotte, NC, as a physician and open a community health clinic for immigrants, regardless of status, insurance, or ability to pay. In his talk, Cristo discusses his experiences as a DACAmented student and makes a case for recognizing the humanity and individuality of everyone. Cristo Armando Carrasco Mendoza immigrated from Mexico to the United States when he was 3 years old. He is currently a pre-medical student at Wingate University. Passionate about making college more accessible for undocumented students, Cristo founded DreamersNC, a community organization providing resources for DACA students pursuing higher education, and hopes to develop the organization into a scholarship fund in the future. Currently, Cristo is conducting preliminary research on the factors preventing Mexican and Central American immigrants in Union County from accessing medical care. He plans to return to Charlotte as a physician and open a community health clinic for immigrants, regardless of status, insurance, or ability to pay. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx