I’m 26 years old and I have lived in Monrovia for all my life. I graduated from Monrovia High School in 2014. I am currently doing a vocational program called Actors for Autism and I’m learning about film and animation. I am also in Special Olympics, and I take part in Athletics, which is Track and Field. I also bowl every Saturday at Action Lanes in El Monte. My favorite thing is Disneyland and I go there once a month with my mom. I also attend Sunshine Company which is a program run by the city of Monrovia and takes place at the Monrovia Community Center ever Tuesday and every Thursday.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My Dad’s name is Sean and he’s retired. My Mom’s name is Joan and she works at Caltech. My brother’s name is Samuel and he attends Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m learning about animation and film at Actors for Autism, and I have a YouTube Channel called Disney Jack 95.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
My favorite restaurants are The Monrovian and La Adelita. Juana at La Adelita is always very nice to us.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
All my life
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I’ve met a lot of interesting people. I can’t think of just one
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to Sacramento because it’s the capital of California and I’ve never been there.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
One of my favorite movies is The Aristocats and my favorite TV show is Blue’s Clues
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Always think positive
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit Walt Disney World
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Any Disney Music
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Blockbuster Video
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Tom Hanks because he’s the voice of Woody from Toy Story and he also played Mister Rogers in the Movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. I would take him to Old Town Pizza.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Canyon Park because of the beautiful nature and the waterfall.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Probably get a job
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I type very fast
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Palm Springs
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is December and my favorite holiday is Christmas. And my best single day on the calendar is my birthday which is on November 14th every year.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My dogs, Charlie and Murphy
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My friends at Sunshine Company
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
When Dad cooks chicken, and the smell of fresh clean soap
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Loving, Caring, and Peace
