Welcome our '21-'22 Arizona's Future Fellows!

Our ‘21-’22 Arizona’s Future Fellows are here! We chose 20 students from schools across the entire state of Arizona, which makes this our most ambitious Fellowship cohort! Our Fellows will take the lead in advocating for Dreamers in Arizona regarding in-state tuition/scholarships at Arizona public colleges and universities, as well as legalization for Dreamers and mixed-status families!

Please help us welcoming the next student leaders!

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Milagros Heredia

Sophomore at Grand Canyon University

“I look forward to being part of the community that seeks change for the better. As an undocumented student, I faced the hardships that many of us go through on our own, and I want to be there to let others know that we are the community they have been seeking. I am eager to meet the other fellows & create long-lasting connections!”

Luis Hernandez

Senior at Arizona State University

“I am very grateful and excited to be apart of this fellowship and advocate for a special community. This fellowship will allow me to be the change we need in our communities and raise awareness on important issues. I will be looking forward to making positive changes with great individuals.”

Maria Dominguez

Senior at Carl Hayden High School

“To be part of this fellowship means I get to make a change in the community. I get to be involved with people who share the same values as I do. I look forward to be involved in dedicating my time to something that's going to benefit me and my undocumented community.”

Melina Morales

Senior at Bioscience High School

”I saw how passionate everyone at Aliento is about advocacy. Through this fellowship I hope to develop my leadership skills and learn how to advocate.”

Hidalty Gonzalez

Senior at Mountain View High School

“I’m look forward to being apart of this Aliento fellowship because we all share the same desires and wishes to improve our community. I’m excited to dive deeper and share my passions, goals, and visions with others that have similar stories like mine.”

Guadalupe Reynoso Jimenez

Sophomore at Northern Arizona University

“I have seen first hand the impact Aliento has had on creating equality. This fellowship will allow me to be a bigger part of this change. I want to take this opportunity to help my community grow and empower them to seek opportunities they thought were impossible, especially when it comes to receiving higher education.”

Bryanda Moreno Verdugo

Freshmen at Grand Canyon University

“I'm excited to see how Aliento can shape the minds and morals of young students, young adults, parents and families. Aliento will support any young or old immigrants or families in mix status families, watching them grow and improve themselves through kindness, love and support that they normally can't get. This fellowship will allow me to support and help Aliento and many others with their struggles they face.”

Karla Lazcano

Senior at Mesa High School

“As a person who comes from a family full of immigrants, I have seen the struggle that undocumented kids go through to be able to get a higher education. They are normally the smartest and most hardworking people I know. This fellowship will allow me to help them create a better and brighter future.”

Priscila Romero Guevara

Junior at Arizona State University

“Aliento is a safe haven that has given me the resources to build my leadership role. This fellowship will continue to teach me valuable assets when it comes to representing and satisfying my community's needs. I am excited to learn from amazing individuals, meet talented students, and seek a higher education for all!”

Maryan Robledo

Senior at Bioscience High School

“As a daughter of immigrants, I’ve seen first hand the discrimination and hardships my undocumented family has experienced. Being a fellow, I hope to be an advocate for a better future for mixed status families.”

Elizabeth Partida

Senior at Mesa High School

“As a daughter of immigrants, I understand the hardships and challenges my parents go to. That is why I am very excited to join Aliento to advocate for this community, to help DACA recipients/ undocumented folks. I want to make other people’s lives better and help them achieve a brighter future.”

Ruby Gonzalez Alvarado

Junior at Academies at South Mountain

“Change and hope. That’s what this fellowship means to me. I want to be able to help and serve my community. Inspire others and be a part of something big. Empowering each other while seeking a higher education.”

Helen Sanchez

Sophomore at University of Arizona

“As a fellow I hope to be a beacon of light for a community that feels left in the shadows. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants I have seen the hardships so many of my loved ones have had to endure and I know that through this fellowship I will be given the resources to turn Arizona’s future into a brighter one!”

Nicholas Hernandez

Sophomore at Arizona State University

Jennifer Patino

Junior at Grand Canyon University

“My favorite quote that I stand by is “ Be a voice to those who are left unheard .” I am huge advocate for Immigration Rights or in general Human Rights . I want to utilize my voice to its potential. This fellowship will allow me to impact this community for the better . Knowledge is power . To those who are undocumented and are here for a better future , I see you and stand with you.”

Giovanni Briseno

Senior at Brophy College Preparatory

“My community has experienced inequality due to our immigration and mixed family status. This fellowship will allow me to help not only the community that has helped me progress throughout my life, but communities all over that are affected by such hardships and tribulations.”

Gema Sanchez Gamez

Senior at Xavier College Preparatory

“Everyone deserves the chance to be in control of their own future. I am honored to be a part of Aliento because I have seen the amount of self-less, tireless work that goes into Aliento's education process. With this fellowship, I hope to empower people in their origin stories and bring hope to those affected by their citizenship status.”

Lizbeth Espinoza

Freshmen at Arizona State University

“I've had the opportunity to witness Aliento's hands-on work in creating light for our community. Being able to take part as a fellow, will give me a chance to stand up in advocating what I am passionate about. I am looking forward to creating a change and becoming a voice for our future.”

The leadership training and fellowship program is not possible without the support from our donors. Donate $25, $50, $100, or $250 so we can support and guide the fellows on their new journey! Help us NURTURE and develop the next generation of Aliento Fellows.

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