As the son of Mexican immigrants, neither of whom finished high school, Gael is a first-generation college student filled with a relentless passion for learning. He talks about his family, being part of CRCorps, setting one’s self up for success, and more.

Community College of Denver was the only community college that was invited to participate, which seemingly played a large part in their success. Jacob and Lynae, along with two other CCD students, did not disappoint as CityHawks!

Bobby Small and CityHawk PodTalk host, Gina Melso, sat down to do some much needed catching up. They discuss everything from his time being a student, work-study, and employee at CCD to getting diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2005.