​Bryan L. L. Wood began his full-time college career at age 16 with a unique educational background that helped him conquer barriers while fostering self-motivation and dependability. He currently is a fourth-year civil engineering student at California State University, Fresno. He also volunteers handing out food to needy families, tutoring, assisting at Math, Engineering, Science Achievement program events, participating in musical programs and working with children through vacation bible school.

In addition to his studies, Bryan is an intern for a local structural engineering firm, vice president of Fresno State’s chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and steel bridge captain for Fresno State's team at the Mid-Pac 2014 Conference. His ultimate goal after completing his undergraduate work is to own his own structural engineering firm.​