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Paul Bingaman Jr.

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Biography

Paul Bingaman Jr. recently graduated cum laude from Harvard College, became a Rhodes Scholar Finalist, won the prestigious Harvard-UK fellowship, & received a competitive job offer to join Morgan Stanley upon completion of his studies.

Raised in Compton, California, Paul is committed to lifting as he climbs. During the lockdown months of the Covid-19 pandemic, Paul worked as an essential worker stocking shelves at Target to help his family make ends meet. When students were allowed to return to campus, Paul volunteered at two nonprofits focused on economic empowerment. College was a time of transformation on many levels for him, including becoming a better steward of his own health. Through studying nutrition and practicing healthy exercise, he reduced his weight by 115 pounds from 320 pounds to 205 pounds. Paul is most grateful for his family, friends, and mentors who continually encouraged him throughout his college experience.

High school:  The Buckley School

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