Ailton Teixeira
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Ailton is a motivated, dedicated scholar who is passionate about STEM. He plans to study mechanical engineering at Northeastern, with dreams of becoming a robotics engineer. He wants to create innovative technology to better the world.
Annarah Charles
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
Annarah was born in Haiti, and came to America when she was 15 with her father. She loves playing soccer and is an avid cook too. She plans to be on the pre-medical track at Bridgewater State University to fulfill her dreams of becoming a general surgeon. She wants to change peoples’ lives, and give them back their smiles.
Darnel Cineas
MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
Darnel has been a core leader of his high school’s Black Student Union and Brother 2 Brother club. He plans to study Computer Science (one of his self-professed favorite things) at Middlebury College. He loves a challenge, and can’t wait for what comes next in his future.
James Williams
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
James’ family immigrated from Peru to the United States in search of better opportunities. As a first generation college student, he hopes to show his grandparents that their choice to leave their country behind for the future generation was the best investment they have ever made. Passionate about mental health, he plans to major in Psychology at Boston University with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist to help those in need.
Jeremy Rodriguez
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Jeremy plans to do a modified major in government and economics with a minor or double major in computer science at Dartmouth College. Driven by a passion for social justice, he has led calls for much needed change, and important equity initiatives at his high school. His dream is to become a senator, or to use his computer science degree to improve privacy and cybersecurity.
Jessica Joseph
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Jessica is a natural-born entrepreneur, who started her own lip gloss company in high school. She plans to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing at Suffolk University (and soon after, her MBA), so she can fulfill her dream of opening up her very own real estate firm.
Jessie Reyes
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Jessie, influenced by her seventh-day adventist upbringing, feels a deep connection with the environment. She plans to study environmental science engineering at Lehigh University. Inspired by her immigrant mother, she is fiercely proud of her Salvadorean roots. She hopes to represent her people of color, girls around the world, and her generation on a variety of platforms.
Kayla Monteiro
UMASS AMHERST
Kayla is a bold, ambitious and optimistic young woman who is first in her family to go to college. A student athlete, poet and social justice advocate, she embraces all her different facets. Kayla has known since middle school that she wants to break barriers as a Cape Verdean woman in STEM. She plans to major in chemical engineering at UMass Amherst so she can go on to lead innovations in medicine and waste disposal to stop global warming.
Natalie Ramirez
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Natalie, a first-generation college student, is tremendously excited to be able to go to college. She plans to major in Biology/Pre-medical with a minor or double major in Business. Going into the healthcare field has been a long held dream of hers that now seems so close to coming true.
Paola Ruiz
TUFTS University
Paola, the daughter of Colombian parents, was born and raised in East Boston. Her connection to her neighborhood and her love for writing led her to fall in love with journalism. Through her volunteer work at Maverick Landing Community Services, she is exploring different ways of making information accessible within her community. She plans to double major in English, and Film And Media at Tufts University.
Phebean Ogunsanwo
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Phebean is a social justice activist who has organized several events in her high school to champion, and create safe and inclusive spaces for Black women. By attending Brandeis University, she is one step closer to her goals of becoming a lawyer, and eventually entering politics.
Naomi Mckennon
RICE UNIVERSITY
Naomi is pursuing her passion for science and medicine by majoring in biochemistry at Rice University. She feels strongly about helping more black girls feel confident in pursuing science, and plans to continue to work on diversity and inclusion by participating in various clubs and organizations in college.
