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SECRET IDENTITY: and families feel supported and cared for
in their time of need.
Raul Gomez
Raul’s references speak highly of his
RAUL GOMEZ is a Nursing student at positive attitude, collaboration skills,
the University of San Francisco, volunteer evident desire to help others, and
with the San Mateo County Big Lift youth dedicated work ethic.
education program, and former Jobs for
Youth Intern. For Raul, an Al Teglia Jobs for Youth
Scholarship will help him overcome
He has a personal history of medical setbacks to achieve his mission of helping
issues and extended hospital stays, and others and giving back to his community.
understands how difficult recovery can
be. Raul is committed to obtaining a
nursing degree so he can help patients
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SECRET IDENTITY:
Brandon Marin Mares
BRANDON MARIN MARES is a junior Brandon’s teachers commend his
at Pescadero High School who plans tenacity to do whatever it takes to
on studying Biology at UC Davis before achieve his objectives, ability to adapt
medical school to become a Radiologist. and continuously improve, and self-
motivation to dream big despite his family
He is a first-generation immigrant with a circumstances.
record of overcoming barriers. In middle-
school, Brandon spent hours learning For Brandon, an Al Teglia Jobs for Youth
to read after school in order to become Scholarship will defray the many expenses
proficient in English. In high school, after of higher education, and mark another
placement in a remedial math class, he milestone on his journey towards a
got back on track by advancing through successful career.
three math classes in a single year.
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