Hernandez was one of the 12 recipients of the award, a White House initiative to recognize Americans attempting to stimulate the creation of high-qualified jobs. Hernandez’s proposal suggested increased education advocacy for immigrants.
USC students looking to make a difference need look no further than David Hernandez, a junior majoring in political science and American studies and ethnicity, who won the Champions of Change: Winning the Future Across America Award last year and got the chance to present his proposal to President Barack Obama.
Obama announced Nov. 2 the White House will begin accepting applications for the 2012 Champions of Change.
Hernandez was one of the 12 recipients of the award, a White House initiative to recognize Americans attempting to stimulate the creation of high-qualified jobs. Hernandez’s proposal suggested increased education advocacy for immigrants.
Hernandez traveled to Washington, D.C. in September to present his award-winning proposal on how to better prepare minorities for college to the president.
“The Champion of Change Award recognizes everyday Americans of all ages for providing solutions and [implementing] changes in the community,†Hernandez said. “I felt honored to stand up there representing USC.â€
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