Juan Duarte III
Challenge Day Leader
A passionate leader committed to making a positive impact on the lives of youth. At 41 years old, I am a full-time single father who has walked a transformative journey from deep struggles with addiction. Since February 18, 2016, I have been 100% free from drugs, substance and alcohol. Over the years, I have been involved in starting multiple treatment facilities and have assisted various nonprofit and grass root organizations by serving on their boards as a trustee and advisor.
My professional journey is diverse, working from mental health and substance abuse facilities to nonprofits organizations and recovery service sector. I have served as the board president for multiple organizations' steering boards and have been involved in fundraising endeavors. My passion includes assisting men in growing their hearts and deepening their relationships with friends, family, children, and the world.
I am an adventurer with a very free spirit. I love to roam and wander with my shoes off as much as possible, to be connected to nature and the present. The most important person in my life is my son; he guides me in every way. I believe that working with our youth is among the most noble endeavors one can undertake.
If you really knew me, you would know that:
- I love to make things comfortable and awkward; feeling awkwardness, for some reason, brings me joy.
- I’m a daydreamer and a night thinker. My head is always in the clouds while I keep my feet planted on the ground!
- I love to sing, even though if you heard me sing, you would tell me I should not sing.