Our Dream Achievers
Dreaming big is for everyone.
Our Dream Achievers all share one thing in common – the determination to overcome poverty through education and hard work. They inspire us every day through their perseverance, their courage, and their dedication.
The education and career tracks chosen by our Dream Achievers align with their dreams and offer an opportunity for financial independence. Different dreams require different approaches and that’s why we continue to expand our support in careers such as nursing and other health sciences, computer science and information technology, and software development, while we explore other education and career tracks.
Our Dream Achievers’ ability to obtain high-demand, middle-income jobs is a testament to the partnership we share and our “all-in” commitment to their dream.
Dreams are full of possibility.
In their own words, our Dream Achievers share what it means to break out of the cycle of poverty, how struggling to make a change can be overwhelming, and the power of someone believing in you.
It makes the impossible possible.
Future Dream Achievers
Learn about their dreams and how they are getting there!
Thank you for your interest in becoming our next Dream Achiever. We are glad you’re here. Our program provides financial support, in-kind assistance, and mentoring to individuals and families who are committed to moving forward in their lives.
If you would like to learn more, please review the program eligibility information and then complete the application.
We ask that each applicant have a reference complete the Candidate References Form. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection and partnered with a Dream Come True mentor.
Our Past Dream Achievers
Laura Martin
My Dream: Earn my BSN and Family Nurse Practitioner’s Degree; start a Dog Rescue Ranch when I retire.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree
Michelle Talley
My Dream: Complete the Radiology Program and become financially stable. Build a positive environment around me and my family.
Path to Dream: Graduate from Occupational Therapy Program
Joyce Mathis
My Dream: Become a licensed real estate agent and be an advocate for those experiencing housing discrimination. Start saving for my family’s future. Travel with my daughter.
Path to Dream: Obtaining Real Estate License.
Lizzet Lordeo
My Dream: Show my children anything is possible and dreams come true. Make a positive impact on people. Become financially stable and provide for my children in ways I never have before.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree
Alexandra Gomez
My Dream: Become an awesome ER Nurse. Take care of my son and become financially stable. Buy land to build a house big enough for others to stay. Travel on mission trips with my church.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree
Isabel Yanez
My Dream: Graduate nursing school and become financially stable. Help my little sister get through college and realize her dreams.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree.
Gabe Flores
My Dream: Develop skills and continue to obtain knowledge to further my career. Provide for my family and be the best role model I can be.
Path to Dream: Graduate from Austin Coding Academy
Latoya Thomas
My Dream: Become a nurse and gain financial stability. Help struggling single mothers know they’re not alone.
Path to Dream: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Esther A.O. Iwuchukwu
My Dream: Obtain my BSN, Masters, and Doctorate degrees with a focus on mental health. Influence people in a positive way through my example & lead others toward health and wellness. Become financially stable. Travel and give back to my community locally and globally.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree.
Louann Garza
My Dream: Gain financial stability and purchase a home. Travel with my children so they can experience the world. Continue my own education and become a professor to help other students achieve their dream.
Path to Dream: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Program
Leticia Campos
My Dream: Become an occupational therapist. Become financially stable to find permanent housing for my family. Give back to the community that has given me so much.
Path to Dream: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Carlos Conde
My Dream: Gain professional career stability and financial independence. Achieve personal happiness in see I have provided my daughters a foundation for their own success,
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree.
Teri Ruffino
My Dream: Complete my BA in Education. Become an educator and be the best I can be. Obtain financial security to support my family, start retirement fund, travel, and buy a home.
Path to Dream: Associate of Arts in Teaching.
Zablon Sibwori
My Dream: Obtain my BSN, MSN, and become a registered BSN nurse. Become financially stable. Have a family and assist those who are struggling.
Path to Dream: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Innocente Baharanyi
My Dream: Achieve financial independence. Become a productive member of my community. Be a model parent for my daughter.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree.
Rodolfo Galvin
My Dream: Start my own tech-music based company or teach computer engineering while supporting my community through my current nonprofit. Become financially stable, have a family, and give back to my parents.
Path to Dream: BS in Computer Science and Engineering
Andrea Lujan
My Dream: Share my knowledge about life with my children so they can become leaders and examples in their community. Complete my degree and become financially stable. Open a camp for children of functional addicts with a mission to guard and nurture the dreams of these children and their right to dream.
Path to Dream: Graduate from Austin Coding Academy
Joe Sepeda
My Dream: Become a nurse and support my community. Focus on my health and my family.
Path to Dream: Associates RN Degree.