Juan Madera

Juan is from Chicago, but spent most of his years in Tacoma. He graduated from Curtis High School and went to Tacoma Community College and Central Washington University. Juan received his bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management in 2001. Eager to gain experience in the work force, Juan found an opportunity to show his skills at the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club, as a drop-in counselor and part-time intern. He used his experience from the Boys & Girls Club and applied it to other organizations in the same field. Juan has worked for Mel Korum Puyallup YMCA, Tacoma Metro Parks, and Pierce County Parks. Most recently, Juan received a certificate in Supervision and Management from Tacoma Community College.

Juan’s motto for the past year has been “Great in ’08.” A few of the highlights include getting married and finding his dream job.