Alumni

Arizona State University

Barrett The Honors College

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology

Minor: Communication

Minor: Social Justice Human Rights

summa cum laude Fall 2023

Estrella Mountain Community College

Associate's of Arts

Associate's of General Studies

How did Women Rising help support my success?

Women Rising helped support my success by introducing me to women who were successful in their field and wanted the same for us. The forum we attended, full of successful women sharing their ideas, goals and accomplishments with us collectively was empowering. I attended a 12 week workshop for financial literacy and workforce development, which helped me garner tools I needed to succeed in those areas. The weekly meetings filled with other EMCC students and advisors were a forum for encouragement, positivity, fellowship, information on community happenings, and goal sharing and applying. I am grateful to have been a part of this group. There are friendships I started there that I still have today!

Arizona State University

Barrett The Honors College

Bachelor's of Arts in Education

Emphasis: Secondary Education for English

Estrella Mountain Community College

Associate's of Arts in Education

Associate's of General Studies

Certificate: Chicano Studies

How did Women Rising help support my success?

I was a first generation student that was very unfamiliar with the college process. Women Rising was my favorite place to connect with others because I was able to learn so much from my peers and the club advisors. We had sessions that covered college related topics like the application process, but also sessions that focused on self-management that taught me a lot about myself and what I as an individual need to do to be successful. I also feel a big part of how Women Rising helped me was through the scholarship/application workshops where we all got together and worked on applications together. Those workshops led to multiple awards, multiple scholarships and an acceptance to ASU's Barrett's Honors College!

What advice do you have for the incoming Women Rising students?

Take the time to connect to those around you. Many of the staff and faculty have amazing pieces of wisdom because they also value the education journey. Everyone is happy to help so do not be afraid to ask for their advice or perspectives.

Arizona State University

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism

Bachelor's of Arts Journalism and Mass Communication

Minor: in Justice Studies

Certificate: in Cross-Sector Leadership.

Estrella Mountain Community College

Associate's of Arts

Associate's of General Studies

How did Women Rising help support my success?

Women Rising opened a lot of doors for me to meet successful and ambitious leaders. Through mentorship, I enhance my leadership and networking skills that I still use to this day. My favorite part of being in Women Rising was the support network I had with my peers and mentors. I developed meaningful relationships with everyone there; whenever I felt like an imposter, my peers uplifted me. The group ultimately empowered me to see my value and to reach for the stars which hugely impacted my success.

What advice do you have for the incoming Women Rising students?

Participate in every opportunity Women Rising offers. You never know who you'll meet at the events, but doors may open. Ask every and all questions to get to your success. Lastly, empower your fellow peers to reach for their goals.