Raul Aguilar

Raul is a Police Sergeant with the San Rafael Police Department, began serving the people of San Rafael in 1999. Volunteering with “Opening the World” combines two of his most passionate interests; helping young people overcome challenges and experiential travel. Raul came to the United States as a teenager and only spoke Spanish. He has experienced first-hand the difficulties that immigrants face in a new country and believes that education, diligence, and supportive adults can propel young people to fulfill their dreams. Raul credits travel, whether to a nearby town or across continents, to help young people develop critical thinking and compassion for others. As a father, Raul took every possible chance to expose his son to travel, in California, but also to Mexico, Asia, and Europe. Raul holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.