Coloring Up Your Future: Alfonso Quiroz

I attended the Coloring Up Your Future workshop in room 2-125 in the VIC with a guest speaker, Alfonso Quiroz. The theme of the workshop revolved around issues surrounding the gay/lesbian/queer community. Alfonso Quiroz talked about the obstacles and criticism he faced as he took on political roles. He was often rejected by the Mexican and white community due to his complicated background. But I strongly agree with one thing he said: Since this is New York, there are going to be people everywhere telling you that you won’t make it big but you need to tell them they’re wrong and you are going to be better than them. With that mentality set in his mind, Alfonso Quiroz is now a spokesperson of Con Ed. and he enjoys being a public figure while also working in the corporate field.