For Desisree, education has always been about more than earning a degree. It has been a way to create opportunities for herself, support her family, and ultimately help others do the same. From navigating college as a first-generation student to earning a master’s degree from Harvard and pursuing a Ph.D., Dessiree’s journey is one of determination, service, and the belief that every student deserves access to higher education.
College is sold as a level playing field. It isn’t. When we consider questions like “how does socioeconomic status affect education,” we have to look past the sticker price of tuition. The real barrier is the lack of a safety net. For a student from a wealthy home, a car breakdown is an annoyance. For
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Reality Changers is proud to welcome Gloria Corral to our team as Interim CEO! Gloria plans to focus on priorities and identify opportunities for growth and innovation, so that she can set the organization up for future success. Ms. Corral is a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience advancing educational equity and social
The Reality Changers team has Selected Carmelina Herrera as our Fourth quarter “Agent of Change.” This special award recognizes a staff member who shows a deep commitment to our mission and examplifies our values. Read on to learn more about Developement Manager Carmelina Herrera. What college(s) did you attend?San Diego State University; BA in International
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Erick Posada, father of two Reality Changers students, has dedicated his life to education. He and his wife Adriana were both born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, each the first in their large families to earn a college degree. For them, education wasn’t just a milestone—it was a doorway to possibility, opened only through sacrifice
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For Erik, the path to his dream career didn’t follow a straight line. From taking a break after high school to earning his college degree and working at NBC 7 San Diego, Erik’s journey is a story of patience, purpose, and perseverance. Discovering His Direction Growing up in San Diego, Erik was always drawn to
Christine (‘22) just completed her junior year at UCLA. Her confidence has grown during her time in college and she is proud of all that she’s accomplished. Driven by a life-long love of learning, Christine knew she wanted to go to college and that strong academics would be important. But even though she was earning
The Reality Changers team has Selected Maria Lugo as our THIRD quarter “Agent of Change.” This special award recognizes a staff member who shows a deep commitment to our mission and examplifies our values. Read on to learn more about Academy Coach Maria Lugo. What college(s) did you attend? I am a proud first-generation college
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Daniel, a college third-year, shows how commitment, curiosity, and a strong support system can shape a student’s journey toward a meaningful career. Daniel just finished his associate’s degree at MiraCosta College, and has transferred to UC Irvine to study genetics. Daniel joined Reality Changers during 12th grade at Mission Vista High School. He had always
At Reality Changers, we believe in the power of transformation through education—and few students exemplify that more than Diego, a rising high school senior. His story is one of persistence, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to giving back. Growing Up with Full House and a Full Vision Diego grew up in a home shared with
For Reality ChanGERS gRADUATE Daniela(‘18), education has always been more than a goal; it’s a mission grounded in family values and cultural resilience. “Both my parents immigrated here from Mexico,” Daniela says, “My dad now has his own construction business. But he had only completed third grade by the time he started working to support
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Since 2015, Reality Changers’ programming has been funded in part by a City of San Diego Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). These funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the City of San Diego.
Where do you see yourself in 6 months? What about 6 years? Whatever you dream about, Reality Changers is here to help you achieve your goals.
