Eduardo Enepomuceno-Vega (he/him)

Eduardo was born and raised in Merced CA. Born to immigrant parents who came from Guerrero, Mexico, he is the youngest of his 7 siblings and the only one who was born in the United States. As a juvenile, Eduardo became a victim of the school to prison pipeline. Incarcerated at a young age, he trailed in the California Judicial System until he became an adult. 

Despite these hardships, Eduardo always had a deep passion for music, especially Rap and Hip-Hop. This love for music eventually led him to pursue a career in the industry, where he found success as a full-time recording artist. Throughout his rise in the music world, Eduardo remained deeply connected to his roots, using his platform to give back to his community. He organized events like back-to-school giveaways, Christmas toy drives, Thanksgiving food distributions, and supported local street vendors. His philanthropic efforts earned him recognition from both the California State Senate, which awarded him a certificate for his community service, and the Merced City Council, which recognized him for using his success in the music industry to benefit his hometown. 

Eduardo’s passion for giving back to his community has ignited a flame to continue to make a positive impact on those who are currently being affected by lack of resources and social injustice in the city of Merced by doing youth organizing work and continuing to positively contribute to his community with annual Givebacks. 

Today, Eduardo continues his mission of service as a youth program coordinator for Youth United, a program focused on empowering marginalized and overlooked communities. In this role, Eduardo mentors approximately 15 youth weekly, helping them develop and implement youth-led campaigns that provide leadership development opportunities. His work ensures that the next generation has the tools and support to advocate for themselves and their communities.

In his free time, Eduardo enjoys traveling, spending quality moments with his family, and continuing to refine his craft in music. He remains dedicated to his philanthropic journey, always finding ways to give back to his hometown. His passion for service, combined with his own journey of overcoming adversity, continues to inspire those around him to take action and make a meaningful difference in their communities.