Carlitos Rodriguez
On February 14, 2018, Carlitos was one of the students at the school who experienced the tragic Parkland shooting where 17 students and teachers were murdered. In the aftermath, he channeled his pain and sadness by expressing love, positivity, and inclusivity.
He started a national non-profit organization called
Stories Untold US, that amplifies the voices of people amplifying the voices of people affected by the injustices of society. He strives to build a platform for anyone to speak freely, understanding that their story will serve a larger purpose to drive change, inspiration, and healing for themselves and the millions listening.
Carlitos travels to different cities to give speeches and do short documentaries of survivors from different gun violence experiences. He has spoken at Vote for Our Lives, Harvard University LatinX Conference, University of Pennsylvania, Facebook HQ in Menlo Park and New York, T-Mobile HQ in Seattle, and many other places.
Carlitos also has been featured in numerous news programs and articles, such as Teen Vougue, MTV, and more.