You may not know entrepreneur Allan Jimenez Leandro ’21 by name, but you might recognize his truck.
His Astro Dogs food truck is covered in colorful illustrations with K-pop influences, much like the “flavored-up” Korean corn dogs he serves out of its window. Students and alumni can easily spot him at campus events like UNCG Homecoming or on Spring Garden when they need a late-night bite on weekends.
The languages, literatures, and cultures major says he had been taking science courses for a pre-dental pre-professional track at UNCG. before the COVID shutdown made him want to try something different: exploring business. As Leandro was discovering his calling, UNCG faculty and fellow students propelled him along the way. He began to understand the critical
role that food plays in building community, further enticing him toward a career in the food industry.
“I just love the way food creates memories and brings people together,” he says.