Matthew Morales is a senior at Jefferson High School who plans to cultivate his life-long love of technology with a Computer Science degree. He is a dedicated student committed to his community. At home Matthew cares for a chronically ill parent, and at school he has re-invigorated the Filipino-American organization and initiated new programs like …
Brandon Marin Mares is a junior at Pescadero High School who plans on studying Biology at UC Davis before medical school to become a Radiologist. He is a first-generation immigrant with a record of overcoming barriers. In middle-school, Brandon spent hours learning to read after school in order to become proficient in English. In high …
Luis Angel Espino Cervantes is a senior at Woodside High School who plans to study Computer Science in college. He is eager to explore the infinite applications of computers in complex problem solving. Luis immigrated from Mexico his freshmen year with limited English and an unstable home. Since then, he has won athletic and academic …
Raul Gomez is a Nursing student at the University of San Francisco, volunteer with the San Mateo County Big Lift youth education program, and former Jobs for Youth Intern. He has a personal history of medical issues and extended hospital stays, and understands how difficult recovery can be. Raul is committed to obtaining a nursing …
Elizabeth Cruz Antonio is a senior at Pescadero High School who plans to study Agroecology at a four-year California university. She works two part-time jobs to cover school expenses, is an academic top-performer and student body leader, and is fascinated by the question of where our food comes from, and how that supply chain could …
Camilla Boyland is a senior at San Mateo High School who plans to take classes at the College of San Mateo before transferring to a four-year school, potentially a Historically Black College, where she will study Social Work. She has found a sense of purpose and community through giving back to others in local Food …
Stephanie Barillas is a senior at San Mateo High School who plans to study at Skyline College before transferring to a four-year university to study Criminal Justice and eventually law school. She has experienced first-hand the unintended consequences of our justice system on families, and wants to reform it to be more humane and …
Sofia Betteo is a senior at Pescadero High School who plans to study Marketing in college, where her goal is to help give a voice to underrepresented communities and connect people with causes she is passionate about. She is the top-ranked student in her class, school Athlete of the Year, and co-captain of both the varsity Volleyball and Softball …
Elizabeth Cruz Antonio is a senior at Pescadero High School who plans to study Agroecology at a four-year California university. She works two part-time jobs to cover school expenses, is an academic top-performer and student body leader, and is fascinated by the question of where our food comes from, and how that supply chain could …
Kevin Arriaga is a senior at San Mateo High School who plans to attend a local community college before transferring to San Diego State University where he will major in Business. He works as a swim instructor and lifeguard in Burlingame to support his family’s expenses, including caring for his grandparents’ health issues. Kevin views …
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