Daphne will be continuing her studies as a MD/MPH student at the McGovern Medical School. Daphne maintains a 4.0 GPA while also working as a Graduate Research Assistant with UT Health's Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Diabetes Prevention Program. Her bilingual skills have helped her translate documents and posters to recruit Spanish-speaking, low-income, and underserved community members and interact with participants to conduct health screenings. After graduation, she intends to work alongside public health organizations to provide a representative voice for the patients in her community who have been impacted by chronic diseases.

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Maria Isabel Ramos Martinez is a Mexican undocumented single mother and a first-generation alumna of the University of California, Irvine (UCI). She is currently enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Spanish bilingual program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and is actively involved in the Family Violence Lab. Additionally, she serves as a Student Parent Advisor for Ascend at the Aspen Institute. Maria's dedication as a helping professional is driven by the need for more Spanish-speaking professionals who can empathize with the experiences of the community, including immigration, domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, resilience, and racial discrimination. She emphasizes the importance of cultural humility in both research and practice. Her research interests focus on strength-based approaches to understanding how Latinx students persevere academically in the face of adversity, trauma, and resilience. She also explores the academic persistence of parenting students and survivors of sexual assault. Maria's ultimate goal is to become a Professor and Licensed Psychologist in her hometown in California's Central Valley.

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Samantha Delgado is a first-generation incoming second-year law student at SMU Dedman School of Law where she serves as the Vice President of SMUs Air & Space Law Society. Originally from Miami, Florida, she chose to pursue a legal education in the DFW area for its abundance of air and space operations. Her mission is to inspire others to implement their passions into their career goals. She is also an activist for first-generation professionals, serving as a Research Assistant for Allies Against Slavery and a Pre-Law Mentor at Uplift Williams High School. She has 2.5 years of Accounting and Project Management experience as well as a BS in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida where she graduated with high honors.

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Taryn, a first-generation law student, is set to begin her legal studies at Baylor Law after completing her MBA at the University of Oklahoma as a member of the Graduate Women in Business Association. Taryn also holds a Bachelor's in Political Science and history from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with special distinction status. She is thrilled about the opportunity to engage with Baylor's community-oriented legal aid programs, which resonates deeply with her commitment to public service. With her unique combination of business and legal education, Taryn is particularly drawn to the fields of transactional and intellectual property law, believing that these areas will allow her to offer substantial contributions to both her profession and her community. Determined to make legal services more accessible, she will spend her time providing pro bono consultations for women and under-represented minorities, ensuring they have the legal support they need.

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Tiffany Tran will continue her studies as a third year Doctoral student at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She is the current ASDA Advocacy Chair and as such has organized and held events promoting the ADA advocacy goals and represented UTSD at Lobby Day in Washington, DC. Tiffany plans to pursue the distinction of Academy of General Dentistry Fellow as part of her effort to provide the highest quality of care for others. She hopes beyond her career to donate time and energy to giving away free dental hygiene packages, hosting presentations at local elementary schools, and partnering with nonprofit organizations in order to provide free oral healthcare for those who face financial insecurity.

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Alondra will continue her studies as a second year student at Texas A&M. She has been given the opportunity to graduate early in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, with a minor in Sociology. She graduated from Ball High School in the top 10% of her class as well as earning an Associate’s Degree in General Studies. Alondra has been a leader as President of the Band, Captain of her Hispanic Dance team and Secretary in the National Honor Society. Her plans for the future include pursuing her law degree to tackle complex political and legal issues surrounding immigration reform.

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Anjali will continue her studies as a Sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin and will obtain a dual degree studying in the Computer Science and Business Honors Program. Ultimately, she wants to pursue an MBA and venture into the corporate world working within a tech company -- working towards a high level, management position that combines technical knowledge and entrepreneurship. She has been active with programs (Girls Who Code, DigiGirlz, AWS DeepRacer and the Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy); internships (UT Southwestern’s STARS internship program in Computational Biology where she won the Thomas and Libby Mathai Scholarship for Women in STEM and Stanford’s Harris Internship in Computational Neuroscience); and related clubs (Girls in STEM, Environmental Club and Science Fair). She has a passion for teaching Computer Science to young girls and ultimately wants to spread her knowledge to girls from her family's city of origin, Chennai, encouraging them to venture into the world of STEM and business.

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Mia will continue her studies as a Sophomore at Baylor University and will study Health Sciences while on the Pre-Physician Assistant Professional Track with a minor in Medical Humanities. Mia graduated from Richardson High School with a 4.0 GPA and in the Top 2% of her class. Some of her accomplishments include being named on the Dean’s List, the Drum Major of her school’s band for 2 years, a Texas All-State Band member, and the 2023 Richardson Rotary Club’s Helping Hands Service Award recipient all while she teaches in the Kids Ministry at her church in Dallas. She plans to become a Pediatric PA and currently spends her time volunteering at a daycare for at-risk youth and rebuilding homes for the community. Mia seeks to love Jesus and serve those around her!

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Addison will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin and will study Communication and Leadership. Addison will be graduating from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy with a 4.04 unweighted GPA, a 4.0 GPA for 29 hours of completed college credit, and an ASL Certification. She hopes to ultimately pursue a law degree and a career as a lawyer. She specifically has a passion for providing support for families in special education or in legislation to help guide policy to benefit individuals with disabilities. .

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Alexa will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin and will study Business Administration. Alexa will be graduating from Mission High School with a 4.0 GPA, ranked third in her high school class, and will leave high school having earned an associate degree. Outside of the classroom, Alexa enjoys taking on leadership roles and served as Class President for two of her high school years. She ultimately wants to pursue a law degree and find a career that combines her interest in both business and law. She believes a key way she can impact her community is to give others a voice on important issues where that voice for a variety of reasons may have been marginalized.

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Andrea will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin and will study Data Science. She will be graduating from John Horn High School in Mesquite and is currently ranked second in her class. Outside of academics, Andrea is also involved in extracurricular activities such as being an active member of the National Honor Society. Her change platform is grounded as a Black woman in STEM giving her a platform to challenge subconscious bias and subvert expectations. She plans on a career as a data scientist where she can apply this knowledge to help drive advancements that make everyday life more efficient.

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Ashley will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas Christian University and will study Nursing. Ashley will be graduating from Lake Travis High School with an unweighted 4.0 GPA. Outside of the classroom, Ashley is very active including leadership contributions to National Honor Society member, Health Occupations Students of America, Lake Travis Tennis, and a wide range of volunteer activities. She also plays the piano and is fluent in Arabic. She has had lifelong certainty in her desire to pursue a career in healthcare, as she believes that the ability to provide aid to those who are at their most vulnerable is not only intrinsically rewarding, but a privilege as well.

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Brianna will continue her studies in Biology as a junior at Texas A&M International University. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Science degree, she plans on getting her master’s degree to start a career as a physician assistant in gynecology. She serves as the Vice President for her university's NSLS Chapter. She is driven by a passion for inclusivity and women's health, highlighting studies showing black women and immigrants are not treated the same by doctors and medical staff as others when it comes to health. She believes a start to inclusive women’s health is by representing her culture in the healthcare system and adding to the 9% of Hispanic physician assistants. She also believes having more bilingual workers in healthcare is important for inclusivity. Brianna is graduating high school with a 3.7 GPA and an Associate of Science degree. She also owns a small business that sells ecofriendly items and educates others on environmentalism.

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Danielle will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M University and will study Animal Sciences. She will be graduating from AC Jones High School and is currently ranked second in her high school class. In addition to playing varsity basketball, volleyball, and softball, Danielle is active in the National Honor Society, Interact Club, FCA, NSHSS, FFA, and in her church as an altar server. She plans on pursuing her education to attain a Veterinarian Degree and a career providing animals with the best medical support available.

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Isabella will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin and will study International Relations. She will be graduating from Clear Creek High School Summa Cum Laude with a 5.15 weighted GPA. In addition to serving her classmates through her roles as President of the National Hispanic Honor Society and leadership in Peer Assistance and Leadership, she has been recognized as a Superintendent Scholar, AP Scholar, and honored with the AP National Hispanic Recognition Award. Isabella plans on continuing her education through law school to become an immigration lawyer. She is eager to pursue research in areas of immigration, specifically women’s treatment and governmental reform.

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Ivana will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Texas At Dallas and will study Computer Science. She will be graduating from Fulshear High School in Richmond. Ivana established and was President of the International Club to cultivate a community that actively works towards uplifting diversity. She organized a volunteer event alongside the organization “Houston Welcomes Refugees”, motivated 30 volunteers to we spend the weekend taking in donations and organizing into several starter packages: kitchen starter packs in con.tainers, school supplies ready to go inside backpacks, and self-care products to help these children and families who need it most. She plans to continue her education through graduate school specializing in artificial intelligence or machine learning. She plans to use this education to work in the machine learning field as a regulator, ensuring safety in the software while also promoting AI policies and regulations on local, state, and federal levels.

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Jocelynn will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and will study Biology. She will be graduating from Mathis High School with a 4.25 GPA and in the Top 10% of her class. She serves as President of the Mathis FFA chapter and the Treasurer of the Coastal Bend District FFA where she has lead efforts, such as jacket and blanket drives, to provide for the homelessness and poverty during an unusual stretch of cold weather. She is focused on pursuing the academic and professional steps needed for a career as an obstetrician gynecologist. She is motivated by personal experiences witnessing the reproductive health challenges faced by women in her community and is passionate about providing compassionate and comprehensive care to women. Her goal is to offer quality healthcare services that empower women to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and overall well-being.

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Julia will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M University-College Station and will study Public Health- Pre-Nursing. Julia will be graduating from Lake Travis High School with a 3.9. Outside of the classroom, Julia plays varsity soccer, volunteers at a local hospital in the Hospice care department. and works with elementary children at an after school program. Julia is motivated by her personal experiences and plans to pursue a career as an Oncology Nurse with pediatric specialization.

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Madelyn will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M and will study Computer Science. Madelyn will be graduating from Jack E. Singley Academy with a 3.7 GPA and 54 hours of college credit earned. She has been very active outside of the classroom where she is Collegiate Class President, member of National Honor Society, and Camp Invention Leadership. She is an insatiable learner achieving certifications in CPR and Python Programming. She is excited to become one of the three percent of Hispanic women in the STEM field. She will carry her passion for computer science looking for opportunities to bring technology to those less fortunate around the world.

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Olivia will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M University and will study Kinesiology. She will be graduating from Clear Creek High School with a 5.04 weighted GPA and graduating Summa Cum Laude. She has devoted an extensive amount of time within her community; well over 250 cumulative volunteer hours through P.A.L.S. weekly mentorship of adolescent students, Maranatha Missions in the Dominican Republic, Vacation Bible School through church, Feijoo Ballet School as a Student Teacher and other opportunities at First Baptist Community-Wide Service and local Nursing Homes. She has done this while working various jobs such as a Lifeguard, Dance Instructor and Dental and Veterinarian Intern. Olivia is the Captain of the Clear Creek Cavaliers Dance Team and was the Junior Lieutenant last year and has been invited to participate with the Aggie Dance Team as a potential recruit. She is passionate about working with children, specifically in pediatric dentistry, and anticipates graduating as a registered Dental Assistant prior to graduation.

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Olivia will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin and will study Human Development and Family Sciences. She will be graduating from AC Jones High School with a 4.0 Unweighted GPA in the top 5% of her class. Outside of the classroom, Olivia is a Barnhart Student Ambassador, on Varsity Women's Choir, a member of National Honor Society, the Interact Club and serves as her Class Treasurer. She is a certified CNA, CPR and IV certified, and will soon be a certified PCT with over 100 hospital clinical hours, Olivia has always had a passion for healthcare and will continue her studies on the Pre-Med track with the goal is to become an OB/GYN with her desire to support women when bringing new life into the world. She wants to serve as a role model demonstrating how hard work can open many opportunities for other small-town girls.

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Sekinah will begin her studies as a freshman at The University of Houston and will study Political Science. She will be graduating from Kipp Houston High School with a 3.6 GPA. Beyond her academic pursuits, Sekinah has been active throughout high school including; participating in the Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at her school holding leadership roles within the organization to foster a safe and inclusive space within the campus. Her involvement in the Drama Club highlights her creativity and strong commitment to the fine arts. She volunteers her time at the Houston food bank as she finds service to others rewarding and fulfilling while building leadership skills and teamwork skills.

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Vivianna will continue her studies as a senior at Baylor University studying Health Science. In addition to her academic pursuits, Vivianna actively engages in extracurricular activities such as the Baylor Student Physical and Occupational Therapy Association (SPOTA) and the Latinx Association of Science and Health (LASH). Outside of Baylor, Vivianna's involvement in volunteer work at Shepherd's Heart, Talitha Koum, La Puerta, show a dedication to serving others and making a positive difference in the lives of those in need. After graduation, she plans to join a Physical Therapy clinic in a high-need area where she can help those injured or facing adversity from accidents, natural causes, military service, or other challenges to recover.

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Lisa will begin her second year in Counseling Psychology PhD program in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University in the fall. Lisa graduated with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and she also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her career goal is to become a psychologist in a university setting so she can provide psychotherapy, research the intersection of college student mental health and academic persistence, and develop and promote campus interventions that cultivate systemic change for at-risk students. Linked In

Tran will be continuing her studies as a third-year student at University of Texas Law School in pursuit of her Juris Doctor degree. Tran holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Yale University and a Master’s in Education Policy Studies from George Washington University. Her career goal is to become an education lawyer, working in federal or state government to help enforce all students’ civil rights and ensure they are receiving the quality of education to which they are entitled. Linked In

Arielle is a third-year law student at the University of Texas School of Law with a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Maryland. Before entering law school, Arielle worked as an ABA therapist with children with developmental disabilities and completed a program year of AmeriCorps service. During her first year of law school, Arielle volunteered as a Lovebox Leader with Austin Angels, a program designed to support the foster care community in central Texas. She also assumed the role of program coordinator for the Explore Law program, which focused on empowering diverse pre-law students by providing them with a strong foundation and a robust network. Through her involvement in legal clinics, Arielle has gained hands-on experience in disability rights and children's rights work. Driven by her fervor for litigation, Arielle aspires to become an unwavering advocate for individuals in pursuit of justice. Linked In

Karla is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at the University of Texas Rio Grand Valley and a first-generation college graduate. She attained her B.A. in Criminology, Law, and Society and Psychological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. Her research interests center on childhood trauma, psychological resilience, parent-adolescent relationships, and juvenile justice. Karla aims to become a bilingual licensed psychologist and utilize her education and skills to help bridge the gap between the justice system and the academic community. Her ultimate goal is to improve the well-being and quality of life for justice-involved youth through her program's impact and beyond.

Maria Isabel Ramos Martinez is first-generation alumni from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). She worked in California’s Central Valley as a Support Counselor & Youth Specialist for two non-profit organizations. She is currently a second year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Spanish bilingual program at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her commitment as a helping professional is motivated by the need for more Spanish-speaking professionals that understand experiences in the community such as, immigration, domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma and resilience, and racial discrimination as a start while engaging in cultural humility that is much needed in the field. Linked In

Madison will be continuing her studies as a senior at the University of Texas at Austin in pursuit of her B.S. degree in Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences. She graduated from Dulles High School located in Sugar Land, Texas, and currently works as a cancer research assistant at Dell Pediatrics. Her career goal is to attend dental school and utilize her background in nutritional sciences to combat health disparities and work as an advocate for oral health and wellness.

Alejandra will be a senior at the University of Texas pursuing her degree in Public Relations. As part of her development as a well-rounded student, Alejandra has chosen to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland, and study for a semester in New York City. While maintaining an active schedule and a high GPA, she continues to give back to the Austin and San Antonio communities despite being a full-time student. Alejandra is a proud second-generation American and native of the Southside of San Antonio. After receiving her undergraduate degree, she plans on pursuing a graduate or law degree with a career goal of helping open doors for other Latinas and Latinos in higher education. Linked In

Vanessa will continue her studies as a rising junior at Baylor University, pursuing her Bachelor of Business in Finance. After completing her undergraduate degree, Vanessa is interested in pursuing her Law Degree at Baylor University Law School. Her primary goal is to end the student loan debt crisis by becoming a Financial Advisor and Estate Planning lawyer, working to develop a non-profit financial literacy program to assist the upcoming generations with ways to finance higher education and retirement planning. Linked In

Valeria will continue her studies as a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a career in Physical Therapy in the fall. Valeria graduated from Castleberry High School in Fort Worth, Texas in the Top 5% of her class. Her career goal is to become a physical therapist where she can answer her call to help through rehabilitation and close connections with her patients.

Crystal will begin her studies as a freshman at University of Texas and will pursue dual degree of a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Plan II Honors. She attends Carl Wunsche Sr. High School where she will graduate in top 10% of her class and Associates Degree of Science with Lone Star College. Her accomplishments include being the President of the Wunsche Pre-Law pathway, Campus Ambassador across the Spring ISD district in elementary to middle-school visits, and Texas State Title award winner in the Texas Public Safety Association “Closing Argument” events. She was also awarded the National African American Recognition Award from College Board. Crystal has had a passion for both the law and medicine since she was a child, and she has a future focus on developing a healthier future for ethnic communities where she hopes to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Health and advance innovative advocacy policies for disadvantaged communities. Linked In

Amelia will begin her studies as a freshman at Baylor University and will study Health Sciences while on the Pre-Physician Assistant Professional Track. Amelia will be graduating from Richardson High School with a 4.0 and in the Top 2% of her class. Some of her accomplishments include being named the Drum Major of her school’s band for 2 years, a Texas All-State Band member, and the 2023 Richardson Rotary Club’s Helping Hands Service Award recipient all while she teaches in the Kids Ministry at her church in Dallas.

Vicky will be a freshman at University of Texas with a major in Biochemistry and minoring in global studies hoping to one day become a physician scientist. She is graduating from Clear Brook High School in Friendswood, Texas where she is expected to graduate number 5 in her class. Among her many volunteer activities included co-founding a 501(c)3 nonprofit, Strive2Thrive Edu that reached 5,000+ students in 35 countries and culminated 600+ volunteers. She looks forward to further researching how different proteins can be modified through CRISPR and CAR constructs, as part of cancer immunotherapy treatments. She would like to advance cancer immunotherapy, making treatment more accessible to all cancer patients, especially those from marginalized communities. Linked In

Victoria will be a freshman at Texas A&M University with a major in Biochemistry, and planning on double majoring in Genetics as well. She is graduating from Oak Ridge High School in Conroe, Texas where she is expected to graduate in the top 10% of her class. Her ultimate goal is to achieve a PhD heavily inspired by the Golden Rice Project, she wants to research and develop the genetic modification of plants to combat malnutrition. She will be as involved as possible in undergraduate research at Texas A&M, and is very excited to make a positive change in the world.

Anjali will begin her studies as a freshman at University of Texas at Austin and will obtain a dual degree studying in the Computer Science and Business Honors Program. Ultimately, she wants to pursue a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience and venture into the corporate world working within a tech company -- working towards a high level, management position that combines technical knowledge and entrepreneurship. She has been active with programs (Girls Who Code, DigiGirlz, AWS DeepRacer and the Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy); internships (UT Southwestern’s STARS internship program in Computational Biology where she won the Thomas and Libby Mathai Scholarship for Women in STEM and Stanford’s Harris Internship in Computational Neuroscience); and related clubs (Girls in STEM, Environmental Club and Science Fair). She has a passion for teaching Computer Science to girls and ultimately wants to spread her knowledge to girls from her family's city of origin, Chennai, encouraging them to venture into the world of STEM and business. See Linked In Bio.

Alondra will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M University and will pursue a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. She will be graduating from Ball High School in the top 10% of her class as well as with an Associate’s Degree in General Studies. Alondra has been a leader as president of the Band, Captain in her Hispanic Dance team and Secretary in the National Honor Society. Her plans for the future include pursuing her law degree to tackle complex political and legal issues surrounding immigration reform.

Sabrina will be a freshman at the University of Texas with a major in English. She is graduating from Prosper High School in the top 10% of her class. She speaks 3 languages and found English was a bridge across her different communities, fueling her interest in pursuing a career as an English teacher. Motivated to help those around her from an early age, she launched her own tutoring program called “Above and Beyond” which offers free virtual tutoring to elementary, middle, and high school students. At UT Austin, she is looking forward to joining Texas Sweethearts to continue her mission of service. Among her many goals, she also wants to be an author. Sabrina believes that the written word can convey themes such as finding one's identity and coming of age.

Sarah will begin her studies as a freshman at Baylor University pursuing a Bachelor in Business Administration. Sarah will be graduating from Mansfield Lake Ridge High School with a 98.75/100 GPA. Among her many accomplishments and activities was being named Captain of the Dynasty Step Team, Supply and Logistics Officer of the Junior ROTC, Captain of the Taskforce Unarmed Drill Team, National African American Recognition Award (College Board) 2022, Teacher’s Choice Award(2) 2021/2022, National Honor Society member, and The Potter’s House Debutante (2023). Sarah is interested in pursuing her Law Degree and a career in corporate or family law.

Camaryn will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M University and will pursue a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Camaryn will be graduating from Mabank High School in the top 10% of her class. Camaryn's passion for healthcare led her toward becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and a CPR certification while in High School.

Caroline will begin her studies as a freshman at University of North Texas and will pursue a Bachelor of Business. Caroline will be graduating from Lebanon Trail High School. Caroline became part of the first girls doubles tennis team from her school to reach state. She has navigated her years of education with severe hearing impairment as well as arthritis. Caroline would like to leverage her passion for art, business and sign language to help inspire others to reach and lift those in need.

Briana will be a freshman at Texas A&M University and will be a part of the Forensic and Investigative Science program. She is graduating from Dekaney High School in Houston, Texas where she is expected to graduate number 12 in her class. She is a member of the City of Houston Youth Police Advisory Committee where she was able to develop practical experience in her area of interest. Briana has always felt a pull to help others and developed an interest in the complexities of criminal behavior, from the psychology of criminals to the history of crime. She wants to use her education at Texas A&M to pursue a career in Criminal Justice to make a difference for her community.

Tran will be continuing her studies as a second-year student at University of Texas Law School in pursuit of her Juris Doctor degree. Tran holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Yale University and a Master’s in Education Policy Studies from George Washington University. Her career goal is to become an education lawyer, working in federal or state government to help enforce all students’ civil rights and ensure they are receiving the quality of education to which they are entitled.

Lisa will begin the Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University in the fall. Lisa will graduate this summer with her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and she also holds a bachelor's degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her career goal is to become a psychologist in a university setting so she can provide psychotherapy, research the intersection of college student mental health and academic persistence, and develop and promote campus interventions that cultivate systemic change for at-risk students.

Sydney will be continuing her studies in the fall as a first year student at the University of Texas Law School. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a minor in general business. Sydney aspires to use her law degree with a potential focus on Health Law or Corporate Law.

Arielle will be continuing her studies as a second-year student at University of Texas Law School. Arielle earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Diversity Awareness from the University of Maryland. Prior to law school, was certified as a Registered Behavior Technician providing applied behavioral analysis services to children with developmental disabilities. Her goal is to have a career in legal advocacy to offer services to disadvantaged groups.

Mylah will be continuing her studies as a 1st year student at Baylor University Law School. Mylah graduated with a Bachelor’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis with a minor in Criminal Justice and a Legal Studies Certificate from the University of North Texas. She is a UNT Terry Scholar and also served as Secretary of her undergraduate chapter of the National Black Law Student Association. Her career goal is to use her law degree to make positive changes in our communities with a potential focus on Juvenile Justice or Intellectual Property. Linked In

Madison will be continuing her studies as a rising junior at the University of Texas at Austin in pursuit of her B.S. degree in Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences. She graduated from Dulles High School located in Sugar Land, Texas, and currently works as a cancer research assistant at Dell Pediatrics. Her career goal is to attend dental school and utilize her background in nutritional sciences to combat health disparities and work as an advocate for oral health and wellness.

Marionne is a third-year student at The University of Texas at Austin pursuing a double major in Sociology and Psychology with a minor in Social Work and Business Spanish Certificate. Marionne graduated high school from Cypress Ridge High School in Houston, TX. Currently Marionne works at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP as she completes her studies. In addition she is dedicated to serving and helping fellow students as a Transition and Success Coach at The University of Texas at Austin. Her career goal is to attend law school to become an Immigration Attorney. Her goal is to give other immigrant families an opportunity to not live in the shadows of others and fulfill the American Dream they came to pursue in this country. Linked In

Arlene will begin her studies as a freshman at the University of Texas and will pursue a degree in Sports Management. Arlene is expected to graduate from Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas where she is ranked 3rd in her class. Her career goal is to work in the finance and marketing sides of the sports industry. Linked In

Valeria will begin her studies as a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a career in Physical Therapy in the fall. Valeria will be graduating from Castleberry High School in Fort Worth, Texas where she is expected to graduate in the Top 5% of her class. Her career goal is to become a physical therapist where she can answer her call to help through rehabilitation and close connections with her patients.

Kimberly will begin her studies as a freshman at Texas A&M University in the fall with a plan to major in Civil Engineering. Kimberly will be graduating from James Pace High School in Brownsville, Texas where she is expected to graduate in the top 5% of her class. Her career goal is to own a construction business where she could use her skills and knowledge to construct affordable and sustainable housing for lower income families.