Ricardo May Jara

Ricardo is the youth coordinator for the NGO Red PositHIVa in Quintana Roo. He works as a volunteer in this position, creating educational materials, administrative activities, and facilitating workshops on sexual and reproductive health for adults and youth. Ricardo is considered the right hand for the Director of the organization and he is the one in charge while the Director is out of the office. His short term goal is to finish high school in CONALEP in Cancún and his long term goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy or Psychology. He also has a goal to raise awareness and inform Quintana Roo’s youth about ASRH issues, HIV and STIs using a creative and entertaining approach. Ricardo was 19 years old when he was selected as a GOJoven Fellow.