Jose Padilla was born and raised in Oakland and is also an alumni of both Saint Elizabeth elementary and high school. Growing up in the Fruitvale district he has seen the community grow and hopes to expand on the betterment of his home town through Cristo Rey De La Salle. Now part of the transportation staff team, he is excited to be part of the CRDLS network as well as Corporate Work Studies Program. Currently working toward a degree in business administration, he hopes to make the best of the many opportunities available through CRDLS.