BIO
Karl Justin Knight was born in San Antonio/Zambales, Philippines, on April 27, 1994. He currently works as the Youth Outreach Director at The Filipino Young Professionals of Houston, as an attendant for parents with children with disabilities, and as an overnight coverage lead and stocker for HEB. He received his Associate’s degree in Computer System Design and Programming from AMA Computer Learning Center Olongapo City, Philippines. Knight previously worked in admissions at the Yangco Catholic Educational Institute and was a Parish leader. This interview covers Knight’s experience growing up in the Philippines and his relationship with his family and Catholicism. He discusses his experience growing up with five siblings and the different values his parents instilled in him while growing up. Knight also talks about his experiences at T.R. Yangco Catholic Educational Institute and his decision to pursue computer science. In addition, this interview covers how Knight worked as an educator, mentor, and actor. Knight spends the rest of the interview talking about his experience immigrating from the Philippines to Houston and his diverse array of work experiences in Houston. Knight ends the interview reflecting upon his Filipino identity.