Domingo and Lucila Pizarro immigrated from Durango, Mexico, so their children could have a better life. With values and vision instilled in him by his parents, Ruben Pizarro has done them proud. Turning to higher education to ensure his future, Pizarro earned a degree in sociology at UC Santa Barbara before graduating from Santa Clara Law School. Today he runs the Salinas Valley Dream Academy, helping young people seek a better future.