Ricardo is a DACA recipient from Mexico. He started his career as a financial advisor with a mission to help his community. After three years, he created CentralJA, a digital marketing agency focused on helping Hispanic businesses navigate the ever evolving landscape through digital tools such as websites, social media platforms, and digital menus. Through his experiences as a digital marketer, he has given talks to Maryville University’s Digital Certificate Program and the Hispanic Chamber of Metropolitan St. Louis, eventually being named the Hispanic Business Advocate of 2021. Ricardo recently accepted a position at LaunchCode while founding www.JuntosAdelante.com – a personal finance website for Spanish speakers.