I was born in Ecuador. I was diagnosed with bilateral optic nerve atrophy when I was 7. A virus had attacked my optic nerve, and it caused severe damage to my sight. My family immigrated to the United States when I was 14. Moving to the United States was certainly a culture shock. I neither spoke nor read English. I immediately fell in love with the United States and all the opportunities here.

I successfully graduated from Lakewood High School and went on to St Petersburg College. I was determined to succeed and kept looking for opportunities to advance myself. I never let obstacles get me down and keep me from succeeding.

I was Lakewood High School Senior of the Month, Florida Youth Leadership Forum Delegate, received four Merit Awards for Educational Achievement from the Pinellas Braille Group. I volunteered at John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Great Explorations Children's Museum, the Lighthouse of Pinellas, and the Fountains of Boca Ciega Rehab Unit.

My passion is to inspire and motivate those struggling in life due to vision loss. I have founded JOJO'S SIMPLE LIFE COACHING, which empowers men and women with visual impairments to break through their barriers and become independent! No one should go through hardships alone.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! YOUR POTENTIAL IS LIMITLESS!

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