Theme: The Future We Envision

It is an event in which young people will present their ideas on how to become the best version of themselves as citizens of the world during these urgent times with a perspective towards the future.

Because of safety precautions due to COVID-19, the event will be held virtually.

INSTITUTO MÉXICO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Avenida San Marcelino Champagnat Fraccionamiento Las Palmas #850
Tijuana, Mexico, Baja California, 22106
Mexico

Ariosto Manrique

Market Researcher and Entrepreneur

Ariosto Manrique is married to Elizabeth and has three daughters. Specialized in Market Research. Involved in promoting a variety of Latin entrepreneurship groups. Graduate of Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara with a B.A. in Mercadotecnia Internacional has a BA from United States International University. Has participated in education programs at San Diego State University, ITESO, and IPADE Business School. Currently is studying for a Ph. D. in Ciencias Administratvas at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California. Ariosto Manrique has participated as a speaker, mentor, and counselor at a variety of universities and international organizations such as Endeavor, TEDx, Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, Organización Interamericana de Universidades, la Organización de Estados Americanos as well as in different forums in Latinamerica. Manrique is author of the children's book "Mona y la Magicaja".

Bertram Peterson

Engineer

Bertram is a tree-hugging, dog-petting, book-devouring, lead-by-example optimist, in love with renewable energy and cycling. He holds a bachelor’s in sustainability engineering from Tec de Monterrey, an energy administration degree from EGADE Business School, and a master’s degree in renewable energy from the Delft University of Technology. He’s also the youngest NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional in Mexico. After working for several years as a PV designer, he signed up to help the grid-restoration efforts following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Those experiences reinforced his belief that renewables are the path forward, which is why he’s dedicated to accelerating the transition towards safer, cleaner, and more resilient sources of energy. When not hiking or training for his next triathlon, Bertram can usually be found in his natural habitat; a pet-friendly café with a view.

Camyla Cueva López

Student

My interests include art, social movements, speech and debate, being aware of the emerging needs of others, travel, and foreign cultures. I enjoy learning from other people and their experiences, visiting new places, and trying new things. I believe my dominant skills are organization, public speaking, responsibility, discipline, and critical thinking. As for my achievements, I have won the speech contest at my school two years in a row and landed third place in the contest against students from other local high schools. I recently participated as a delegate in a Model UN. I have had the honor of representing the school in national meetings from the pastoral group. My main goal in life is to be happy, to be daring, to have the courage to go after what I want. I want to be surrounded by people that uplift me and motivate me, to give back to my community and the people that I love.

Daniel Basurto F.

Student

Hello, my name is Daniel Basurto Fojaco, I was born on June 15, 2002, in San Diego, California but have been living in Mexico my whole life. Since a young age, English has been a core aspect of my academic life, eventually, it has allowed me to have some of the most amazing experiences in my life. I took a leap of faith studied abroad for a year in a different country with a completely different culture from mine, that country was Taiwan. This shift brought about many things, it solidified my passion and love for music at moments where I would sing for audiences, at a certain point getting paid to sing traditional Mexican songs, as well as starting to write my own songs; not only that but it also introduced me to learning languages, with the first one being Mandarin. After 8 months of being abroad and enjoying life while relaxing for the first time in years, my time was cut short due to the ongoing pandemic.

Galilea Gómez Herrán

Student

My name is Galilea Gómez Herrán, I was born on September 3rd of 2003 in San Diego California, and raised in Tijuana Baja California. I enjoy doing outdoor activities. I also enjoy cooking, painting, reading, and singing while I listen to music. I have always felt a strong connection with nature and animals. I can remember I have always had a pet by my side, from dogs to lizards, I believe that this connection with nature has led me to become deeply passionate about taking care of the environment. I enjoy participating in school events and extracurricular activities. I have participated in multiple oratories, poetry, academic, and robotics contests. I was selected three times in a row to participate at the Semper Altius Intercollegiate Tournament, winning first place twice I love doing social service and looking at how faces of despair turn into smiles, today I am a member of a social service local community to help Tijuana’s society.

Joanna Loaiza Campos

Student

Hello, my name is Joanna Loaiza I was born in San Diego California on December 8th of 2002. Growing up I've had the pleasure of enjoying two different cultures because I attended my elementary school in San Diego while still living in Tijuana which allowed me to experience two different languages and cultures at the same time. English has always been a close language for me and I'm grateful for learning it. Sports have always been a way of venting my stress, relaxing, and meditating. Throughout my life, I've practiced gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, and swimming. My greatest hobby is reading. My academic achievements involve winning oratory and debating competitions as well as volleyball tournaments. I wish to travel around the world to learn about all the different cultures and customs to be a more diverse and open-minded person.

Nicolás García

Student

Hi my full name is Nicolas Eduardo Garcia Rios y was born on the 10th of February in 2004 at exactly 5:16 pm as a kid I had a tremendous amount of energy and I loved doing sports all my life and still do besides that my life has been a very fun and enjoyable obviously it has had ups and downs but that's the life I have played football and got to the playoffs three times. I have learned to cook a lot of things and to make carne asada, I am a very sociable person and I like and understand very well social media.

Oscar Reza Bautista

Student

I was born in Tijuana, Baja California on February 5th, 2004. From a very young age, I noticed that learning was what I enjoyed doing the most. Fast forward to high school I was accepted at United World Colleges. My biggest life goal is to help improve the education level in Mexico and then in the world; gathering ideas from studying outside my country, getting to meet people with the same mission as me, and bringing all my knowledge back to Mexico.

Sofia Camila Sánchez Castro

Student

My name is Sofia Camila Sánchez Castro. I was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, on November 30 of 2004. However, when I was eight years old, I moved to Tijuana, where I live now. I consider myself a creative and energetic person. I love meeting new people, and every once in a while a good challenge. I love giving back to my community. This is why I am part of several non-profit groups dedicated to social service. I believe that sharing is caring, and we must help the ones in need when we have the possibilities. I´m also a member of my school´s debate team, and my latest accomplishment was participating in the 2021 ALEX MUN. One of my goals is to become a polyglot before I turn 20. I am also really into fashion, and I would love to design a sustainable fashion line, we should never forget about taking care of our environment.