Leticia Rodriguez Hernandez

A graduate of Homer Hanna High School in Brownsville, Texas, Leticia is currently a student at Syracuse University. Letty studies mathematics and criminology.

"Attending a school in the East Coast is a really big opportunity to not only expand the parameters of our perspectives but also to gain that sophistication that the professional work-force calls for. However, this may also bring a financial burden... So on behalf of my family, I want to emphasize our appreciation for helping alleviate the load on my parents' shoulders."

Gesselle Sanchez

A native of Weslaco, Texas and a graduate from IDEA Donna College Prep, Gesselle attends the College of Mount Saint Vincent in New York where she studies Psychology and Film & Media Studies.

"The world is such a big place and I've only seen a small fraction of it. South Texas will always be the place that made me the person I am now, but it is time to discover the many challenges that other parts of the world have."

Karla Camacho

A graduate of IDEA Brownsville, Karla will be attending Yale University in the fall of 2019. Her recommender has this to say about Karla's dedication and impact on her high school:

"Karla undertook organizing an event named Soccer for Hope which brought teenagers from the local undocumented minors shelter to participate in a soccer tournament with our students. The event has become an annual tradition on our campus. She is a campus leader who doesn’t hesitate to speak or act in the interest of her community."