The Foundation receives thousands of applications from low income mothers who are pursuing post-secondary education at all levels. We are pleased to announce the 2018 AWARDEES:
MICHELE FARIAS
University of Hawai’i West O’ahu, Hawai’i
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Michele aims to work as a registered nurse with surgical and acutely ill adult patients. She has research and community interests in health disparities affecting Native Hawaiians.
DENISE GALE
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Denice is working towards a bachelor’s in marriage and family studies. Her goal is to help clients of all ages heal from childhood developmental trauma, working especially with mothers who are adult survivors of child abuse.
IMANI HARRIS
University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
After completing her BS in electrical engineering, Imani hopes to earn a master’s in mechanical engineering and go on to study intellectual property law. She is committed to encouraging more young women (especially in communities of color) to pursue engineering.
JOY MAJOR
Rockland Boces Practical Nursing Program, New York
LPN certificate
Joy describes herself as a “nurse-in-progress”. This year, she is working toward her LPN certificate. She plans to continue on to earn a BSN, then a Master’s. She hopes to become a nurse practitioner serving clients in low income communities.
KAUI MATUTINO
Leeward Community College, Hawai’i
Associates in Communications
Specializing in communications, Kaui is engaged in community outreach and campus activism. She plans to pursue her studies after earning her Associate’s, with a goal of earning her bachelor’s at UH-Manoa.
SILVANA PEREZ
George Mason University, Virginia
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary Education
Silvana plans to teach in low-income communities and hopes to be an advocate and resource for vulnerable students and their families.
