John was born and raised in the Philippines, migrated in the US 2002. He enlisted in the US Navy from 2003 – 2010 and was deployed during the conflict in the Middle East. After being Honorably Discharged, he went to Nursing School and became a Licensed Nurse and had experience working in skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation and home health care. He became part of Alegria family in 2011, started as a DSP and was promoted to Lead Staff in 2013. He left the company in 2017 to venture into different career path but a phone call from the Executive Director and Nursing Manager prompted him to return to the company in 2022. Since then, he became a Nursing Support Specialist, CPR instructor and works as a direct assistant to the Nursing Manager. Outside Alegria, he is a Home Health Nurse and a Licensed Financial Consultant. On his free time, he likes to spend time with his niece and nephew, go fishing and hit the gun range. He’s always had a servant heart and truly believes no individual or family should be left behind especially the Individuals with Developmental Disability. He uses his expertise as a voice and an advocate for the Disabled Community.