Our Impact

Our 2025 College Graduates

We are delighted to share that in 2025 a record number of 55 single mom college students in our scholarship program graduated. The impact is seen in every graduate; in every child inspired by a parent’s perseverance; and in every family moving from financial struggle toward increased earning potential and career opportunity.

Adrianna Alvarez

Adrianna A

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital group.

Alexandra Johnson

Alexandra J

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Alexis Carpenter

Alexis C

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University. She is working as an RN for a large hospital group.

Alina Mosqueda

Alina M

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is currently working as a Caregiver and Customer Service Rep for Medicare, while she explores RN opportunities.

Adrianna Alvarez

Alix A

Bachelor of Science in Business, University of Phoenix. She is working as a Senior AR Specialist & Credit Analyst for a local financial company.

Amber McCarty

Amber M

Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, Phoenix Community College. She is awaiting entrance into the RN program.

Amber M

Amber M

Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Arizona State University. She continued on and completed an MSW spring 2026.

Ambio Abdi

Ambio A

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is preparing to take the NCLEX exam this spring.

Andrea Gomez

Andrea G

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Aspen Charles

Aspen C

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Glendale Community College and Northern Arizona University. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Avona Cunningham

Avona C

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She has passed the NCLEX exam and is looking forward to a career in nursing.

Azalea Huerta

Azalea H

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Phoenix College and ASU. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Beth T

Beth T

Associate degree in Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an RN for a local hospice facility.

Betty Montgomery

Betty M

Certificate of Completion in Business, Chandler-Gillbert Community College. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health.

Brenda Zumaya-Ferreyra

Brenda Z

Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University. She is interviewing and exploring job opportunities.

Brianna Barone

Brianna B

Associate degree in Nursing, Carrington College. She is working as an RN for a local healthcare facility.

Brianna Pearcy

Brianna P

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Caitlyn Jernigan

Caitlyn J

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Carolina Raygoza-Corrales

Carolina R

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Estrella Mountain Community College and Northern Arizona University. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Cintia Rodriguez

Cintia R

Associate degree in Nursing, Scottsdale Community College. She is working as a Nurse Extern, while pursuing a BSN.

Corrina Briseno

Corrina B

Associate degree in Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an RN-Cardiac PCU for a large hospital system.

Courtney Mims

Courtney M

Associate degree in Social Work, Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She is currently pursuing a BSW.

Cristina Torres-Coronado

Cristina T

Associate degree in Nursing, Phoenix College. She is working as a Nursing Supervisor for a local healthcare facility for veterans.

Danica Baker

Danica B

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GateWay Community College and Grand Canyon University. She is working as an RN for a local hospital.

Danielle Hoopes

Danielle H

Associate degree in Cybersecurity, DeVry University. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Tech & Networking.

Debbie Pedroza

Debbie P

Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an LPN for a local healthcare center.

Diamond Delva

Diamond D

Associate degree in Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Dominique Martinez

Dominique M

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She now works as an RN for a large hospital system.

Ebony Walker

Ebony Walker

Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, Bryan University. Currently working on a Master’s degree in Legal Studies at ASU.

Elizabeth Colwell

Elizabeth C

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University. She has passed the NCLEX exam and is exploring RN opportunities.

Heaven Sepulveda

Heaven S

PhD in Leadership and Innovation, ASU. She is working as the Director of the Early Childhood Education Center for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Jacqueline Baeza

Jacqueline B

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She has passed the NCLEX exam and will be working as an RN soon.

Janet Barajas

Janet B

Associate degree in Nursing, Glendale Community College. She is preparing to take the NCLEX exam in the spring.

Jessica B

Jessica B

Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, Glendale Community College. She has been accepted into an RN program and will begin in the fall.

Jessica Salcido

Jessica S

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Grand Canyon University. She is working as an RN for a local pediatric home care health system.

Jocelyn Altamirano

Jocelyn A

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is currently working at a local hospital as a Patient Care Tech, while she prepares to take the NCLEX exam this spring.

Karina Chavez

Karina C

Associate degree in Nursing, Phoenix College. She has passed the NCLEX exam and is continuing on for her BSN.

Katelyn Tso

Katelyn T

Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences, Arizona State University. She is working at a local elementary school in Special Education.

Kelly Kriegel

Kelly K

Associate degree in Nursing, Scottsdale Community College. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system, while pursuing a BSN.

Kinley Letner

Kinley L

Associate degree in Nursing, Scottsdale Community College. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Leiana Waters

Leiana W

Associate degree in Nursing, Glendale Community College. She is working as an LPN at a local healthcare center, while preparing to take the NCLEX license exam.

Madeleine Ponce

Madeleine P

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mesa Community College and ASU. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Maria Rosales

Maria R

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN at a local healthcare facility.

Michelle Hurtado

Michelle H

Associate degree in Nursing, Estrella Mountain Community College. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Michelle Pekarcsik

Michelle P

Associate degree in Nursing, Paradise Valley Community College. She is pursuing a BSN while working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Morgan Grimm

Morgan G

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Brookline College. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Nova Pervis

Nova P

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital group.

Paloma Ramirez

Paloma R

Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GateWay Community College and Northern Arizona University. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Rebecca Blade

Rebecca B

Associate degree in Administration of Justice, Mesa Community College. She is pursuing a BA in Administration of Justice.

Rina Belbaraka

Rina B

Associate degree in Nursing, Paradise Valley Community College. She is working as an RN for a local healthcare center.

Rosalina Cos

Rosalina C

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a local hospital.

Simone Hartman

Simone H

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

Taylor Langley

Taylor L

Bachelor of Science in Business, University of Phoenix. She is working as a kindergarten teacher at a local charter school, while she pursues a Master of Social Work.

Xantia Farley

Xantia F

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a large hospital system.

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