Future business professional Karla Martinez Mora is inspired to use her graphic design and finance skills to create a bright future for herself. A Mills High School senior, Karla has already started a successful business, creating and selling original artwork to customers in the US and as far as Japan. She is passionate about small business ownership, marketing, …
Future psychologist Kimberly Jacinto Tum is motivated to make mental health services accessible to everyone who needs them. She knows that when people are able to share painful burdens with others, their lives can be completely transformed. After moving to the US from Guatemala, Kimberly enrolled at Woodside High School, where she has thrown herself into her studies, …
Future pediatric nurse Laysa Velasquez Moreno sees the potential in every child. As a tutor with the literacy organization Reading Partners, Laysa supports children in their education and growth. She is passionate about helping children feel comfortable and safe, and she can’t wait to study anatomy, public health, and child psychology so that she can provide this support in a healthcare capacity. Laysa is currently …
Future NFL agent Leonel Rivera feels inspired by all things sports—he loves playing sports, talking about sports, and cheering on his favorite teams. He hopes to combine this passion with skills in negotiation and finance management in order to support professional athletes. As a senior at East Palo Alto Academy, Leonel has proven his ability to reach difficult …
Future environmental scientist Gina Barragan Gomez is passionate about understanding and combating climate change. As a campaign coordinator with Youth vs. Apocalypse, Gina fights for environmental justice on behalf of her community. She is also passionate about marine ecology, and she plans on expanding her activism to help protect marine life in the future. Gina will graduate from Woodside …
Future therapist Gemma Sangervasi sees the beauty and healing potential in everyone. Gemma has been witness to the incredibly powerful impact that kindness can have on people in pain, and they strive to be that supportive voice for those around them. Gemma will graduate from Carlmont High School this June. They plan on pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, and they hope to study techniques for supporting those in …
Future Physician Assistant Fariha Khan knows the impact that a smile or word of encouragement can have on a patient. As a volunteer at the Blood Centers of the Pacific and the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Fariha spent time connecting with each patient, witnessing the truly transformative effect that kindness could have on those in pain. Currently Fariha is working toward an Associate degree in biology at Skyline …
Future scientist Cayenne Wong finds natural phenomena fascinating. She has an abiding interest in understanding the reasons biological systems work the way they do, and she has a deep passion for helping others. Cayenne looks forward to combining these dual interests via a career in research or medicine. A junior at Mills High School, Cayenne is a true changemaker, serving her …
Future biotechnology professional Brandon Marin is driven to answer complex scientific questions. A tenacious student from Pescadero, Brandon not only rises to meet challenges, but is motivated by them. He learned the power of education as a high schooler, when he realized that success in school could transform his life and that of his family. Brandon earned himself …
Future marine biologist Alexio Quintanilla is inspired by the ocean—its power to calm, to give life, and to evoke awe. Alexio looks forward to studying the micro-bacteria that keep the ocean clean, thriving, and fed, as well as the behavior of sea lions. A high school junior at Woodside High School, Alexio moved to the US from El Salvador with his …
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