Brittany Ayala Sasha Graham Hayoun Lim Jennifer Ochoa
Brittany Ayala
Brittany, a political science major, has shown a curiosity for history throughout her life. Even though she has faced daunting challenges, she has shown courage and determination to rise above circumstances that might have deterred others. As Brittany finishes up her community college education (Diablo Valley College) and heads off to a four-year university, she chooses to major in political science and will be well on her way to reaching her goal of becoming a civil rights attorney.
Sasha Graham
Sasha’s determination and “can-do” attitude exude! Against all odds she has put herself through community college, excelling in her classes. Her experiences with extreme poverty inform her perspectives on how to assist others facing similar realities. Sasha will be pursuing ethnic studies and pre-law classes at a four-year university. Her goal is to return to her community as a support for others.
Hayoun Lim
AP scholar Hayoun Lim is a College Park High School Student who is interested in the field of mechanical engineering. Her love of robotic design and creation is obvious. While in high school she has participated in robotics competitions and in events that help introduce and explain robotics to others. Recently she participated in a “Girls Who Code” summer immersion program.
Jennifer Ochoa
Jennifer currently volunteers as a peer mentor at Diablo Valley College and wants to continue mentoring and guiding students as a career following her college graduation. She will be pursuing a degree in psychology and will be the first in her family to graduate from college. Jennifer plans to attend either UC Santa Cruz or Berkeley and following graduation Jennifer intends to pursue a Masters’ Degree in Counseling.
Brittany, a political science major, has shown a curiosity for history throughout her life. Even though she has faced daunting challenges, she has shown courage and determination to rise above circumstances that might have deterred others. As Brittany finishes up her community college education (Diablo Valley College) and heads off to a four-year university, she chooses to major in political science and will be well on her way to reaching her goal of becoming a civil rights attorney.
Sasha Graham
Sasha’s determination and “can-do” attitude exude! Against all odds she has put herself through community college, excelling in her classes. Her experiences with extreme poverty inform her perspectives on how to assist others facing similar realities. Sasha will be pursuing ethnic studies and pre-law classes at a four-year university. Her goal is to return to her community as a support for others.
Hayoun Lim
AP scholar Hayoun Lim is a College Park High School Student who is interested in the field of mechanical engineering. Her love of robotic design and creation is obvious. While in high school she has participated in robotics competitions and in events that help introduce and explain robotics to others. Recently she participated in a “Girls Who Code” summer immersion program.
Jennifer Ochoa
Jennifer currently volunteers as a peer mentor at Diablo Valley College and wants to continue mentoring and guiding students as a career following her college graduation. She will be pursuing a degree in psychology and will be the first in her family to graduate from college. Jennifer plans to attend either UC Santa Cruz or Berkeley and following graduation Jennifer intends to pursue a Masters’ Degree in Counseling.
