Veteran // Mental Health Advocate // Volunteer
ColorMeRicky
Ricky Olguin is a former Army medic, avid volunteer, entrepreneur, athlete, and fellow gamer. Currently, Ricky volunteers with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), The United Service Organizations (USO), and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
As a Warrior Gaming Volunteer for WWP, Ricky helps veterans across the country by providing support and developing gaming-related events to keep veterans engaged. For the USO, Ricky provides support to the Phoenix USO location with center activities and programs and directly interacts with current active-duty service members. He is also part of the USO gaming team where he hosts community events for service members and their families. Lastly, Ricky is a Wish Boost Volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation who helps assist with creating meaningful actions that boost the child’s wish journey!
Ricky believes that the way to a better future is by helping others realize their full potential.
Featured on:
Xbox Ambassador’s Blog:
Arizona Desert Challenge Games 2022
Air Rifle
Silver Medal - Open Division
Bronze Medal - Overall
Media Coverage
Tempe resident combines passions for gaming, veterans to support the USO | Daily Independent
Capture the Flag, game for a purpose Wounded Warrior Project - audacy.com
Valley veteran takes fifth in video game tourney raising money for vets | Daily Independent
Wounded Warrior Project uses livestreaming, gaming to support Veterans, address loneliness - VA News
"As long as you do what you believe in, You will never be in the wrong."
— Ricky Olguin (ColorMeRicky)