If Abe Arevalo could bottle up and sell his energy and charisma, he would be a millionaire in a month. He has been an inspiring volunteer with Heart House for more than a year. As a behind the scenes volunteer, Abe has consulted us on several software projects that have strengthened the infrastructure of Heart House. He is also a member of HHVAC (Heart House Volunteer Advisory Committee) and has contributed such well thought out proposals for improvement that he was recently voted in as our newest member of the Heart House Board of Directors.
And, Abe doesn’t stop there. You will also find him working directly with the children on homework and activities. When asked what his favorite volunteer memory was, he didn’t talk about helping the staff with our computer projects, instead he mentioned the kids, “It would have to be just coming in and getting an enthusiastic hi from the kids, sometimes it's literal and other times you can tell by their reaction when you walk in the door.”
Born in Brownville, Texas, Abe moved north to attend school at the University of Minnesota where he majored in Electrical Engineering. He currently works at IBM as a Software Engineer for the Linux Technology Center, working on finding solutions to Linux defects found on IBM hardware.
Other interesting facts about Abe Arevalo:
Favorite hobbies?
I love to play basketball, I like to work out in general. I'm a big movie watcher, whether it’s TV, Netflix, Blockbuster, Theater, if it's on a screen, I'll watch it! Outside of that, spending time with family and going out with friends.
Favorite food
Donuts, I never get sick of them.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
To fly, because I'd save so much on gas and wouldn't have to worry about speeding tickets (which I've gotten here and there).
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