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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital group.
Alexandra Johnson
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Alexis Carpenter
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grand Canyon University. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital group.
Alina Mosqueda
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.
Alix Armstrong
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
Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, Phoenix Community College. She is awaiting entrance into the RN program.
Amber Means
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Arizona State University. She continued on and completed an MSW spring 2026.
Ambio Abdi
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is preparing to take the NCLEX exam this spring.
Andrea Gomez
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Aspen Charles
Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Glendale Community College and Northern Arizona University. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Avona Cunningham
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
Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Phoenix College and ASU. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Beth Torrance
Associate degree in Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an RN for a local hospice facility.
Betty Montgomery
Certificate of Completion in Business, Chandler-Gillbert Community College. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health.
Brenda Zumaya-Ferreyra
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University. She is interviewing and exploring job opportunities.
Brianna Barone
Associate degree in Nursing, Carrington College. She is working as an RN for a local healthcare facility.
Brianna Pearcy
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Caitlyn Jernigan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Carolina Raygoza-Corrales
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 for a large hospital system.
Cintia Rodriguez
Associate degree in Nursing, Scottsdale Community College. She is working as a Nurse Extern, while pursuing a BSN.
Corrina Briseno
Associate degree in Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an RN-Cardiac PCU for for a large hospital system.
Courtney Mims
Associate degree in Social Work, Chandler-Gilbert Community College. She is currently pursuing a BSW.
Cristina Torres-Coronado
Associate degree in Nursing, Phoenix College. She is working as a Nursing Supervisor for a local healthcare facility for veterans.
Danica Baker
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
Associate degree in Cybersecurity, DeVry University. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Tech & Networking.
Debbie Pedroza
Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an LPN for a local healthcare center.
Diamond Delva
Associate degree in Nursing, GateWay Community College. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Dominique Martinez
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She now works as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Ebony Walker
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, Bryan University. Currently working on a Master’s degree in Legal Studies at ASU.
Elizabeth Colwell
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona State University. She has passed the NCLEX exam and is exploring RN opportunities.
Heaven Sepulveda
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
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
Associate degree in Nursing, Glendale Community College. She is preparing to take the NCLEX exam in the spring.
Jessica Balderaz
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
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
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
Associate degree in Nursing, Phoenix College. She has passed the NCLEX exam and is continuing on for her BSN.
Katelyn Tso
Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences, Arizona State University. She is working at a local elementary school in Special Education.
Kelly Kriegel
Associate degree in Nursing, Scottsdale Community College. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system, while pursuing a BSN.
Kinley Letner
Associate degree in Nursing, Scottsdale Community College. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Leiana Waters
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
Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mesa Community College and ASU. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Maria Rosales
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN at a local healthcare facility.
Michelle Hurtado
Associate degree in Nursing, Estrella Mountain Community College. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Michelle Pekarcsik
Associate degree in Nursing, Paradise Valley Community College. She is pursuing a BSN while working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Morgan Grimm
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Brookline College. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Nova Pervis
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital group.
Paloma Ramirez
Associate degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, GateWay Community College and Northern Arizona University. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Rebecca Blade
Associate degree in Administration of Justice, Mesa Community College. She is pursuing a BA in Administration of Justice.
Rina Belbaraka
Associate degree in Nursing, Paradise Valley Community College. She is working as an RN for a local healthcare center.
Rosalina Cos
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for a local hospital.
Simone Hartman
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
Taylor Langley
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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Arizona College of Nursing. She is working as an RN for for a large hospital system.
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