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"Doctora"
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Ed.D. Student
Organizational Leadership
Beating the Odds
I am a first-generation student working towards becoming a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership. This journey is more than just a degree; it's a testament to resilience and the power of community.
Currently, I serve as a High School Counselor at a Title 1 school in San Bernardino. I am on a mission to show my students that our dreams are possible, even when the path is steep.
As a minority, we often work twice as hard for opportunities that others have from the start. I'm here to change that narrative.
Help Me Beat the Odds
Tuition alone is approximately $70,000. I am on a mission to raise the funds necessary to complete this program and continue my impact.
The Mission Behind the Degree
Why this doctoral journey is a collective effort.
Representation
Breaking barriers as a first-gen minority student, paving the way for those who come after me to reach the highest level of education.
Community
Serving in Title 1 schools and showing students from impoverished backgrounds that their past does not define their future potential.
Service
Applying doctoral-level research to improve leadership and systems within education, creating a more vibrant and compassionate world.
Join Me on My Journey
Every step forward is fueled by the incredible support of my community. I've created a GoFundMe campaign to help support my educational goals and continued mission to empower others.
If you resonate with my mission and feel called to contribute, your support—whether through a donation or simply sharing my story—means the absolute world to me.