22/08/2024
MEET RAJ!
Rajesh Gumban, or Raj as we know him, is a passionate youth advocate for mental health 🧠 and LGBTQIA+ rights 🏳️🌈 from Muntinlupa City. His leadership journey began early, excelling in academics and various leadership roles.
At 14, Raj started volunteering with the Philippine Red Cross, and by 16, he was the President of the Red Cross Youth in Muntinlupa National High School Main. By 17, he became a Red Cross Youth Trainer under the PRC Rizal Chapter – Muntinlupa City Branch.
Raj earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Operations Management 🎓, in August 2022, and completed his Master’s degree in January 2024. His journey has been distinguished by numerous accolades, including being ranked First in Gawad Kabataan Muntinlupa 2018 🥇 and recognized as the Second Most Outstanding Rizal Red Cross Youth Leader in 2018.
Currently, Raj serves as a Science Research Specialist II at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and is the Top Outstanding President of the Rotaract Club of Muntinlupa City – MBD. He also serves as a mental health youth coach with the National Youth Commission.
On the international stage, Raj represented the Philippines at the 2019 China-Philippines Youth Friendship Tour, the 2022 3rd Global Forum for Youth Leaders in Abu Dhabi, and in April 2023, joined the youth delegates in the entourage of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during her visit to China.
Raj's pursuit of excellence drives his mission to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for the youth. As a passionate advocate for mental health and LGBTQIA+ rights, he envisions a bold, inclusive community where every young person is empowered, uplifted, and celebrated.
In his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, Raj stands as a beacon of inclusivity, illuminating the path toward a more just society. ✨
