David Rios Jr was born in Pasadena, California and raised in the surrounding areas of North East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. Currently an undergrad college student. Employed at a small high school in North East Los Angeles as an Inclusion Assistant and student mentor, David enjoys all things Hip Hop and R&B, playing Sunday soccer, and exploring the City of Angels. He aspires to be a writer of short stories and poetry reflecting his Mexican American culture.