2008 Scholarship Recipients
Community College (16)
Eric Benavidez
Rome, GA
AA, Psychology
Highlands College
Brenda Bran
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Lomita, CA
AA, Political Science
Santa Monica College
Edith Caballero
Miami, FL
AA, Social Work
Miami-Dade Community College
Cristina Campos
CHCI-Comcast Scholar
Galesburg, IL
AA, Education
Carl Sandburg College
Josephina Connell
Wellford, SC
AS, Science
Spartansburg Community College
Leticia Cortez-Lutes
Albertville, AL
AA, Sociology
Snead State Community College
Juliana Cruz
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Towaco, NJ
AA, Communications & Public Relations
County College of Morris
Kevin Gomez
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Santa Ana, CA
AA, Business Administration
Santa Ana College
Jacqueline Martinez
Laredo, TX
AS, Nursing
Laredo Community College
Gary Navarro
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Woodlake, CA
AS, Computer Science
College of the Sequoias
Jacqueline Ramirez
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Romeoville, IL
AA, Education
Joliet Junior College
Miguel Ramos
CHCI Alumni Association/Shell Oil Dream Scholar
Baypoint, CA
BA, Architecture
Diablo Valley College
Ryan Romero
Pueblo, CO
AA, Performing Arts
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Alex Serna
Anaheim, CA
AA, Philosophy & Political Science
Santa Ana College
Karen Suarez
Longwood, FL
AS, Nursing
Seminole Community College
San Juanita Valdez
Toppenish, WA
AS, Allied Health
Yakima Valley Community College
Undergraduates (103)
Jarrad Aguirre
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
New Haven, CT
BS, Biology
Yale University
Laura Aguirre
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
San Juan, CA
BS, Psychology
University of California, San Diego
Stephanie Alanis
Brownsville, TX
BS, Human Development & Family Services
University of Texas, Austin
Maribel Albarran
CHCI-Alliance of Automobile Manufacturing Scholar
Rogers, AR
BA, Broadcast Journalism
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Geraldo Aldarondo
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Boston, MA
BS, Computer Engineering
Clark University
Joseph Almeida
CHCI-Altria Group, Inc. Scholar
Inglewood, CA
BA, Architecture & Environmental Design
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Hudson Amaro
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Hayden, ID
BS, Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Gilberto Angel
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Pomona, CA
BS, Civil Engineering
San Diego State University
Andrea Aparicio
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
San Bernadino, CA
BS, Nursing
California State University, San Bernardino
Jorge Bahena
Riverside, CA
BA, Archaelogy & Government
Dartmouth College
Guillermo Barriga
CHCI-Amgen Scholar
Aurora, CO
BA, International Politics
Georgetown University
Karen Bastian
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Hood River, OR
BS, Nursing & Spanish
Linfield College
Jesse Batres
CHCI-Hyundai Scholar
Los Angeles, CA
BS, Economics
University of California- Los Angeles
Miguel Beltran
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Lincoln, NE
BS, Psychology & Pre-Med
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Nathaniel Borges do Canto
CHCI-ATK Advanced Weapons Systems Scholar
Stamford, CT
BA, General Studies
University of Connecticut
Devon Borowski
CHCI-Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Scholar
Snyder, NY
BA, International Relations
State University of New York, Geneseo
Zulmarie Bosques
CHCI-Coca Cola Scholar
Camden, NJ
BA, Spanish & Government
Bowdoin College
Claudia Brazle
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Clawson, MI
BA, English & Political Science
Oklahoma Christian University
Deandrea Burgos
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Bradenton, FL
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of Texas, Austin
Rudolph Cabrera
CHCI-UPS Scholar
Valley Stream, NY
BS, Finance
New York University
Nicholas Carlson
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Hubert, NC
BS, Biology & Pre-Med
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Alicia Carver
CHCI-Eli Lilly Scholar
Vine Grove, KY
BA, Criminal Justice & Sociology
Western Kentucky University
Jessica Castillo Perez
CHCI-Dell Scholar
San Juan, PR
BA, Business Administration
Monroe College
Abigail Chavez
CHCI-Honeywell Scholar
Annandale, VA
BA, Government & International Politics
George Mason University
Ismael Chavez
CHCI-Intl Union of Painters & Allied Trades Scholar
Aberdeen, WA
BA, Spanish & Education
Western Washington University
Annette Coto
CHCI-Hyundai Scholar
Lithia Springs, GA
BA, International Relations & Diplomacy
Schiller International University
Luisa Cuervo
CHCI-Phoenix International Consultants Scholar
Alpharetta, GA
BS, Psychology
Emory University
Katherine Cureil
CHCI-Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Scholar
Milwaukee, WI
BS, International Business & Marketing
Marquette University
Danilsa De La Rosa
CHCI-Lockheed Martin Scholar
New York, NY
BA, General Studies
State University of New York, Plattsburg
Johnny Escamilla
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Fort Worth, TX
BS, Civil Engineering
University of Texas, Austin
Rebecca Espinosa
Miami, FL
BS, Biochemistry & Pre-Med
University of Miami
Cynthia Fajardo
CHCI-National Association of Realtors Scholar
La Puente, CA
BA, Legal Studies & Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Kimberly Figueroa
CHCI-Pepsi Cola Co. Scholar
Lancaster, CA
BA, Ethnic Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Beatriz Flores
CHCI-PhRMA Scholar
San Juan, TX
BA, Social Work
Saint Edward's University
Isaura Flores
Machesney Park , IL
BFA, Musical Theatre
Syracuse University
Roberto Flotte
CHCI-Shell Oil Scholar
Presidio, TX
BA, Philosophy
University of Texas, Austin
Mercy Francisco
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Fort Myers, FL
BS, Biology & Pre-Med
University of Florida
Anna Gabriel
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Coconut Creek, FL
BS, Biology
University of Florida
Ruben Gameros
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Phoenix, AZ
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University, Tempe
Abraham Garcia
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Round Rock, TX
BS, Electrical Engineering
Texas A & M University
Gabriel Gavrilenko-Sper
CHCI-Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Scholar
Tampa, FL
BA, Advertising & Communications
Hillsborough College
Ricardo Godinez
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Fresno, CA
BS, Civil Engineering
California State University, Fresno
Gabriel Gomez
San Diego, CA
BS, Biology & Physical Therapy
California State University, Long Beach
Lorenzo Gomez
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Santa Maria, CA
BS, Computer Science
Santa Monica College
Raquel Gomez
Azusa, CA
BA, Political Science & Pre-Law
American River College
Alejandro Gongora
CHCI-Prudential Financial Scholar
Murrieta, CA
BA, Political Science & Public Policy
University of California, Santa Barbara
Yvonne Gonzalez
CHCI-Seafarers International Union Scholar
Phoenix, AZ
BA, Journalism & Mass Communication
Arizona State University, Phoenix
Maria Guzman
CHCI-Pinnacle West Capital Corp Scholar
Chicago, IL
BA, Elementary Education
De Paul University
Maida Hage
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Aurora, IL
BS, Biology & Pre-Optometry
Southern Adventist University
Edward Hernandez
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
El Paso, TX
BS, Pre-Engineering
University of TX, El Paso
Cesar Hernandez
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Conroe, TX
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Texas A & M University
Elisa Huapilla
CHCI-SER National Scholar
Immokale, FL
BA, Secondary Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee
Laura Huaranga
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Providence, RI
BA, Graphic Design & Illustration
Rhode Island School of Design
Antonio Lara
CHCI-Anheuser Busch Scholar
La Porte, IN
BS, Biology & Pre-Medicine
Ball State University
Ricardo Leal
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Mission, TX
BS, Civil Engineering
Texas A & M University
Guadalupe Leon
CHCI-T-Mobile Scholar
Phoenix, AZ
BA, Communication & Journalism
University of Chicago
Ana Loera
CHCI-Unite Here Scholar
Riverside, CA
BA, Architecture
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Andres Lopez
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Henderson, NC
BS, Biology & Pre-Medicine
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Leonardo Lopez
CHCI-US Telcom Association Scholar
Milford, OH
BS, Economics & Political Science
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Priscilla Lopez
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
South Gate, CA
BS, Political Science
San Francisco State University
Francisco Loredo
CHCI-Verizon Scholar
Las Vegas, NV
BA, Architecture
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Rubi Luna
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Fremont, CA
BS, Chemistry & Pre-Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Joel Mandujano
Sun City, CA
BA, Political Science
University of CA, Santa Barbara
Ivan Marquez
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
McFarland, CA
BA, Structural Engineering
University of California, San Diego
Jeanette Martin
CHCI-Walmart Scholar
Wilwaukee, WI
BA, Chicano Studies & Political Science
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Charmaine Martinez
CHCI-AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Scholar
Jacksonville, FL
BS, Biology & Pre-Veterinary
University or North Florida
Elizabeth Martinez
CHCI-Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Scholar
San Antonio, TX
BS, Chemistry & Information Systems
University of the Incarnate Word
Jose Martinez
CHCI-Wyeth Scholar
San Juan, PR
BA, History & Political Science
Williams College
Lena Mayo
CHCI-AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Scholar
Pueblo West, CO
BS, Agricultural Business
Colorado State University
Ramona Meda
San Luis, AZ
BS, Family Studies & Human Development
University of Arizona, Tucson
Sabrina Medel
CHCI-Freddie Mac Scholar
Virginia Beach, VA
BS, Finance
Old Dominion University
Julio Mojica
CHCI-Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Scholar
Azusa, CA
BA, History & Political Science
Stanford University
Mark Moreno
Donna, TX
BA, English
University of Dallas
Keludys Ogando
Brooklyn, NY
BA, Urban Education
Eugene Lang College
Gary Olivera
CHCI Alumni Association/Shell Oil Dream Scholar
Silver Spring, MD
BS, Biology
Stanford University
Katlyn Padilla
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Denver, CO
BS, Business Administration
Chapman University
Luis Pelayo Espinoza
Oakland, CA
BS, Pre-Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
Yaneris Peña
Salem, MA
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & BS, Nursing
Health Science
Diego Posada
Newton, NJ
BS, Biology
Boston College
Liliet Prevost
Bolton, MA
BS, Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Juan Quintero
CHCI Alumni Association/Shell Oil Dream Scholar
Duluth, GA
BS, Civil Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Cynthia Reyna
CHCI-Shell Oil Scholar
Houston, TX
BS, Civil Engineering
Texas A & M University
Priscilla Riva
East Boson, MA
BS, Chemistry & Pre-Medicine
Amherst College
Erick Rivas
CHCI-Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation Scholar
Maywood, CA
BA, Public Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Rebeka Rivera
CHCI-National Association of Manufacturers Scholar
Acworth, GA
BS, Physical Therapy
University of Georgia
Joe Rizo
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Waco, TX
BS, Technology
Mclennan College
Stephanie Rodriguez
CHCI-Ford Motor Company Scholar
Laredo, TX
BS, Engineering
Texas A & M University
Hector Sanchez
CHCI-Time Warner Scholar
Trujillo Alto, PR
BS, Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Marlies Santos
CHCI-UPS Scholar
Miami, FL
BS, Business Administration & Computer Science
University of Florida
Nuvia Saucedo
CHCI Alumni Association/Shell Oil Dream Scholar
Niles, MI
BS, Chemistry
Andrews University
Brittany Schauer
CHCI-UPS Scholar
Woodbury, MN
BS, Economics & Human Resources
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Christian Solorio
Phoenix, AZ
BA, Architecture
Arizona State University, Tempe
Yuridia Soto
CHCI-Hyundai Scholar
Brownsville, TX
BS, Accounting & International Business
University of Texas, Brownsville
Michelle Surillo
Ponce, PR
BS, Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Michael Vargas
CHCI-Hyundai Scholar
San Benito, TX
BA, Political Science & Sociology
Brown University
Doreen Vasquez
Pueblo, CO
BS, Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado, Boulder
Linda Vasquez
Garden Grove, CA
BA, Chicano Studies & Political Science
California State University, Fullerton
Vincent Vasquez
San Antonio, TX
BA, Environmental Design
Texas A & M University
Yury Vela
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Newark, NJ
BA, Mathematics
Rutgers University
Ariel Velez
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Philadelphia, PA
BS, Forensic Science
Alvernia College
Nasais Veloz
Bronx, NY
BA, General Studies
Smith College
Jacob Viramontes
CHCI-UPS Scholar
Las Cruces, NM
BS, Economics
Harvard College
Bryant Yik
CHCI-UPS Scholar
Union City, NJ
BS, Business Administration
Northeastern University
Graduates (26)
John Arroyo
Los Angeles, CA
Masters in City Planning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sophia Comparan
Stockton, CA
Masters in Occupational Therapy
Dominican University of California
Yerusi Fajardo
Berrien Springs, MI
Masters in Religious Education
Andrews University
Sandy Flores
Walla Walla, WA
Juris Doctorate
University of Idaho
Luis Gain
Modesto, CA
Masters in International Policies
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Maritza Gonzalez
CHCI-United Healthcare Foundation Scholar
Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine
University of Illinois, Chicago
Catherine Gonzalez-Maddux
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Portland, OR
Masters in Public Health
Oregon Health & Science University
Rodrigo Gutierrez
CHCI-Hyundai Scholar
Chevy Chase, MD
PhD in Education
University of Arizona, Tucson
Klintong Jaramillo
Clifton, NJ
Masters in Social Science Administration
Rutgers University
José Medina
El Paso, TX
Juris Doctorate
New York University
Alfonso Montero
Cicero, IL
Masters in Global Affairs
New York University
Luis Muñoz
CHCI-United Healthcare Foundation Scholar
Central Falls, RI
Doctor of Medicine
University of Connecticut
Taryn Ozuna
San Antonio, TX
PhD in Higher Education Administration
University of Texas, Austin
Yvette Padilla
CHCI-United Healthcare Foundation Scholar
Santa Paula, CA
Doctor of Medicine
Michigan State University
Daniel Payan
Los Angeles, CA
Masters in Criminal Justice
Harvard University
Marianne Pineda
CHCI-United Healthcare Foundation Scholar
Boca Raton, FL
Masters in Health Science
Duke University
Daniel Ponce
CHCI-United Healthcare Foundation Scholar
Phoenix, AZ
Doctor of Medicine
University of Saint Eustatius
Esteban Reichberg
Brooklyn, NY
Masters in Architecture
Columbia University
Lynette Rente
North Bergen, NJ
Juris Doctor
Rutgers University
Luvia Rivera
Norwalk, CA
Masters in Social Work
New York University
Christine Roman
San Antonio, TX
Masters in Biostatistics
Columbia University
Carlos Saucedo
Montebello, CA
Masters in Journalism
University of Southern California
Doralina Skidmore
Tucson, AZ
Juris Doctorate
University of Arizona, Tucson
Dayanna Torres
Bronx, NY
Masters in Public Relations
Syracuse University
Jorge Torres
Bell, CA
Masters in Education
University of Southern California
Margarita Villa
CHCI Alumni Association/Shell Oil Dream Scholar
Blacksburg, VA
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
