Naivy Dominguez Salas, a first-generation college student and VP of Latinos Unidos at MCC, aims to pursue a career in computer science, focusing on cybersecurity and machine learning to promote inclusion and inspire Hispanic women in STEM.
Maya Garcia, a first-generation college student, plans to pursue a career in psychology, aiming to become a criminologist or a criminal psychologist to support victims and promote justice.
Julia Hansen, a first-generation college student, is pursuing actuarial science to help people make informed decisions and model risks, such as climate change. She's passionate about sustainability and enjoys volunteering.
Courtney Komperda aims to help people gain confidence and overcome communication barriers as a speech-language pathologist. She credits athletics for boosting her leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Isabella La Porta plans to be a criminal prosecutor, advocating for victims and reform. After earning an associate's degree in criminal justice at MCC, she plans to transfer to Loyola University Chicago to pursue her bachelor's degree.
Anabel Otero, a first-generation student, is passionate about learning and exploring careers in biology, psychology, and healthcare. She works part-time as a patient care technician while pursuing her associate in science at MCC.
Stefani Sorejian, a first-gen college student and NAMI club VP at MCC, is driven by curiosity to explore biological or neurological research and deepen her understanding of the natural world.
Isabella Spratt, inspired by her mother, is pursuing an Associate of Science at MCC to become a pharmacist. She’s passionate about the medical field and enjoys studying chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.
Mia Wiginton, inspired by her mother and art teacher, aspires to be an art teacher, aiming to positively impact students, motivate creativity, and highlight its importance. She'll transfer from MCC to Illinois State to pursue her bachelor's degree.
