Jonatan Rios-Magallanes

For Jonatan’s Bonderman fellowship proposal, he plans to explore his cultural identity by studying how movement and fitness are used across cultures to build community, foster resilience, and express identity. As a first generation Latino college student who grew up feeling disconnected from his roots, Jonatan hopes to use this journey to explore his own heritage, challenge his sense of self, and grow interculturally. Through this journey, Jonatan’s goals are to grow in self confidence, embrace new perspectives, and find a clearer sense of self, grounded in a deeper understanding of the world and its many cultures.