'Leading With Change;' Alums' Stories Inspire At Annual Students Rising Above Fundraiser
For the third year in a row, Students Rising Above held its annual fundraiser virtually, with this year's theme being "Leading with Change."
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For the third year in a row, Students Rising Above held its annual fundraiser virtually, with this year's theme being "Leading with Change."
Brenda De Jesus Acosta runs her kindergarten class at Half Moon Bay's Hatch Elementary School through the "three Rs" - reading, writing and arithmetic. But for De Jesus Acosta, the letter R also stands for the respect she has for her young students and everything they've been through since the COVID pandemic.
Angelina Tatyana Brand believes the lessons learned during her challenging childhood can be a ray of hope for San Francisco students encountering tough times of their own.
It's not unusual for a Students Rising Above scholar to seek a career that enables them to help others. Shanita Perdomo has done that and much more.
Students Rising Above Scholars are not just resilient and courageous. They are also often community leaders. And Patty Martinez is no exception, as she leads with change in her East Bay community.
North Bay Students Rising Above scholar Rocío Mondragón Reyes has a very special connection to the non-profit with her job as an SRA advisor, serving other young people of color in her community.
Most Students Rising Above scholars build their success through hard work and determination, and Malia Johnson is doing that and more.
The holidays can really be a challenge for those of us who struggle with our weight, and Diego Ruiz Arvizo is no exception. This Students Rising Above scholar is now using his own weight loss journey as a way to inspire all of us.
Holidays can be tough for some of us, but it's also a time of year that can bring unexpected joy and healing. Alexa Mota López has experienced both.
The holidays are traditionally a time we spend with friends and family but Angelo Granado has found that family can also come in the form of good friendships.
A former Students Rising Above scholar is helping newly-arrived immigrant families in the Bay Area establish themselves with an empathy gained from her own personal traumas.
Most Students Rising Above scholars credit the non-profit for their success. Nathan Porras is no different, but he also has one very special person in his corner who has been his biggest support both at home and at work.
Young immigrants often feel as though they are stuck between two worlds as they try to balance cultural expectations from family with the need to fit in with friends. Warren Situ has faced this struggle, embraced it and is now using it a way to serve others.
College can be a struggle for first-generation students and students of color. Earvin Buckner experienced the process first hand, and now he's determined to help others navigate higher education.
For an adult, losing time with a parent can be one of life's most heartbreaking experiences. But for a child, such a loss can seem nearly impossible to recover from.
