Julius Paras

The Bold Idea:

Project PULL believes in diverse communities of people, inspired by a sincere commitment to youth development, celebrating the richness of the Pilipino American experience and transforming institutions as the practice of their individual freedoms and shared humanity. Project PULL continuously strives to be an effective catalyst for informed action, a valuable partner for individuals, educators, and community organizations, a compassionate forum for intergenerational dialogue and the sharing of ideas, and a credible vehicle for the investment of resources toward educational programs which benefit Pilipino American youth. Its mission is to build a community of learners and leaders through engaging in the innovative and effective application of community-based, academic, media, professional, spiritual, and technological resources toward projects which enrich the lives of Pilipino American young people and the communities in which they live, learn, and lead.

Biography:

In 2000, after having served the Pilipino American community for 10 years as a student organizer and social entrepreneur, Julius decided to pursue opportunities in the high-technology industry. He is now studying and traveling in Asia, where he is currently studying Mandarin in Beijing.

In addition to his Echoing Green fellowship, Julius was honored with a Filipino Achievement Award for Youth Leadership by Filipinas Magazine and a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Stanford Asian Pacific American Alumni Club.