Eric Ramirez-Naranjo – Denver East High School
Profile:
Eric Ramirez-Naranjo is a high school senior at Denver East High School who currently holds a 4.353 GPA. In addition to being a full-time translator for his parents, and his dad’s business, Ramirez- Naranjo makes school and school activities a priority. Academic achievements include: Principals Honor Roll for 3 years, awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, Seal of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion candidate, qualified 3 years for State Champs under Business Communications category (FBLA). Ramirez-Naranjo belongs to Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), President, Queer Student Alliance (QSA), President, Latino Students United (LSU), Media Manager, A Queer Endeavor–Research–Documentary and student researcher for Doing Intersectional Research Together (DIRT).
Favorite Book: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Favorite Movie: Paris is Burning
Favorite Subject: Business Communications
Favorite Music: Reggaeton, Bad Bunny
Future Career: International Business – Marketing Manager
Hero: Sisters, Myra Ramirez, Brenda Duran
Favorite Hobby: Helping my mom make mole in our molcajete.
Favorite Social Media Follow: Bretman Rock
Words to live by: “If you wanted it, you would go for it.” – EricRamirez-Naranjo
Community Involvement: LGBTQ+ Research, Politics Resources; Ramirez-Naranjo volunteers for A Queer Endeavor and Doing Intersectional Research Together (Both with University of Colorado – Boulder)
Why is Community involvement important? “Community involvement is important because it is an opportunity to create change and to be a part of that change. It’s a gateway of communication for those who connect with you, look like you, or identify with you. It helps bring awareness to issues such as LGBTQ+ harassment, violence, and discrimination in school systems that may be swept under the rug.”
If I could improve the world I would…
“Gay It Forward – helping current and future queer generations have greater support and resources.”
College of choice: “New York University, University of Colorado – Boulder
