Have you ever thought about how your life might have gone differently? Is there one pivotal moment in your life that changed everything for you? For Reality Changers graduate Michelle, it was the day she learned that she had been accepted into the program.
“Honestly, if it weren’t for that phone call, if it weren’t for getting into Reality Changers, there are so many opportunities that I wouldn’t have had. I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Michelle joined Reality Changers in 2016 and graduated from Hoover High School in 2020.
Throughout high school, Michelle had an interest in medicine and biology. She joined the Health Academy and took biomedical classes at Hoover. She also participated in community internships at health facilities and even got to do rotations in a hospital.
“I really enjoyed the hospital. I liked how fast-paced it was. You’re always on your feet. You’re always going back and forth between patients. I really enjoyed that.”
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Our Reality Changers family continues to grow! This week we are excited to welcome a new board member — Veronica Villaseñor, MPP, CTP, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager Government & Not-for-Profit Banking at JPMorgan Chase Bank
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For as long as Carlos can remember, he’s had one goal.
In kindergarten, on Carlos’s first-ever field trip from Daniel Boone Elementary, Carlos had a chance to visit a fire station. On that day, he realized that he was going to become a firefighter. Since then, everything he has done has been in pursuit of that dream.
Our Reality Changers family continues to grow! This week we are excited to welcome a new board member — Veronica Villaseñor, MPP, CTP, Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager Government & Not-for-Profit Banking at JPMorgan Chase Bank
This year 137 High School Seniors set out to submit their college applications with Reality Changers College Apps Academy! 1,273 applications later they will join the ranks of prestigious universities and colleges across the nation as first generation college students. These students submitted applications at over 100 schools, with over 1,200 of those applications going to 4 year degree programs. We are so proud of their hard work, and ready to see them take college by storm!
Ashly continues to make a difference, hoping to use her experiences in her next venture to highlight underrepresented voices in media and film. She says, “I’m proud of reaching goals and working for the American and Mexican embassy. I’m proud that I have learned so much and gathered so many connections, met so many people, and heard about their experiences.”
Now, she is working on securing a job in Hollywood doing Global Publicity for heavy hitting film agencies like HBO, Paramount, and Universal. In thinking about her impact and the next generation she says, “It’s so cool and inspiring to see young people reaching for their dreams and achieving even more than we were able to achieve. They are taking the tools they have and pushing themselves forward.”
Reality Changers is hosing the ultimate outdoor fundraising event to support first-generation college students with tutoring and mentorship programs. Learn more!