On August 1st, we welcomed our new President and CEO, Tamara Craver, to the team. Over the next few weeks, Tamara will be sharing highlights from her first 30 days on the job and inviting the community to get to know her. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter and
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Supporter Spotlight: Bobbie Samilson
“I’ve seen lives changed first hand. I know when the students go to Reality Changers they are receiving the guidance and tutoring they need to graduate from high school, navigate the college application process, and be successful in college. I am honored to be a small part of making this
Alumni Spotlight: Jocelyn Carranza
Name: Jocelyn Carranza High School & RC Grad Yr: Otay Ranch High School, 2012College & Grad Yr: San Francisco State University, 2017 Major: Print and Online JournalismWork: Video Assistant Editor, Freelance Photojournalist What was the biggest challenge you faced when transitioning from high school classes to college courses? The biggest transition
SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT: ALLI & DEBBI LETO
Alli and Debbi Leto have been fundamental participants and supporters of Reality Changers since the humble beginnings of our organization. A mother and daughter power duo, the two have helped Reality Changers grow from a grassroots effort in Golden Hill, to the thriving nonprofit we are today. Alli Leto, who
SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT: CINDY BLUMKIN
Cindy has always had a heart for social equality and equal access to educational opportunities. Cindy is originally from Indianapolis and studied social work in Tucson, Arizona. She started her career as a social worker at a community based shelter that provided short term care to runaway kids. She then
Student Spotlight: Gates Scholarship Semifinalists
Reality Changers believes in supporting students throughout their entire college-going journey. We help our students believe that they can be successful in college and guide them through the entire college application process. However, not only do we want to make sure that students attend the right college for them, we
Supporter Spotlight: Stuart Lee Lourie
We are pleased to introduce you to Stuart Lee Lourie, a long-time supporter, College Apps Academy tutor, and friend to Reality Changers! Stuart is a proud alum of Cornell University during the turbulent 1960s and had a rewarding career in industrial and labor relations that sent him all over the
Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Ruelas
Start by telling us a little bit about your experience with Reality Changers. I applied to be in the program and became a participant in 2011 when I was going to be a junior in high school. I was starting to think about college a lot more and I didn’t
Goals Every Student Can Make in 2019
GThe new year offers a chance to start fresh. In addition to resolutions you might have about health, fitness, or your personal life, it’s also a good time to consider the ways you can improve academically. Whether you’re a straight-A student or need some extra support in a particular subject,
December Newsletter
It is hard to believe that the holidays are here, and that 2018 is coming to a close! Life is always busy this time of year, so relax and take a moment to enjoy our December 2018 Newsletter, chock full of program updates, event recaps, and more!