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Victor’s
Story

Find Your Gift, Use it for Good

Barbering gives Victor Esparza a chance to learn every day. He has gone from being a reluctant barber college entrant, to a role model and ambassador for people in his community. He has learned how to balance his profession and the people who are important to him, and is on a mission to help others discover what they can give to the world.

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"Everyone has a gift. I was fortunate to find mine and it changed my life. Now, I want to help bring out other people's gifts."





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