2009 CHCI Scholarship Recipients
Community College (17)
Christian Amador
First Generation CHCI Alumni Scholar
Yuma, AZ
AA, Spanish
Arizona Western College
Marian Barreto
Palm Beach, FL
AS, Biology
Palm Beach Community College
Louis G. Barros
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Tampa, FL
AS, Business Administration
Hillsborough Community College
Manuel Candelario
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Norwalk, CA
AA, Biology
University of California, Irvine
Mayra Chica
Huntington, CA
AS, Nursing
Long Beach City College
Trish L. Dixon-Kunkle
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Aurora, IL
AA, Education
Waubonsee Community College
Rachel Elling
Bakersfield, CA
AS, Midwifery
Birthwise Midwifery School
Jorge L. Flores
Perris, CA
AA, Business Administration
Riverside Community College
Jacinto V. Fuentes
CHCI-Dell Scholar
San Antonio, TX
AS, Electrical Engineering
Palo Alto College
Stephani Guzman
Delano, CA
AA, Undeclared
University of California, Santa Barbara
Raquel Hernandez
CHCI-Dell Scholar
San Antonio, TX
AA, Education
Palo Alto College
Samantha T. Hernandez
North Port, FL
AA, Liberal Arts
Valencia Community College
Gabriel Mercado
CHCI-Dell Scholar
Mt. Vernon, Washington
AA, Education
Skagit Valley College
Yvonne Moore
Fort Collins, CO
AS, Nursing
Front Range Community College
Maricela Pineda
CHCI-Dell Scholar & First Generation CHCI Alumni Scholar
Arlington, TX
AA, Education
Tarrant County College
Rebecca Vences
Mart, TX
AA, Dental Hygiene
McClennan Community College
Lissett Villagomez
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Seguin, TX
AA, Nursing
St. Phillips Community College
Undergraduates (99)
Eylin Acha
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Hialeah, FL
BA, Computer Science
Miami Dade College
Ibis Alcala
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Miami, FL
BS, Chemical Science
Florida State University
Luis Almonte
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Union City, NJ
BA, Criminal Justice
Seton Hall University
Angelica Alonso
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Chicago, IL
BS, Kinesiology
University of Illinois, Chicago
Stephanie A. Alvarez
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Elmhurst, NY
BS, Family Studies
Syracuse University
José Baez
First Generation CHCI Alumni Scholar
Winter Garden, FL
BA, Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Karen Barba
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Sun Valley, CA
BS, Computer Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Melanie Berdecia
CHCI-Ford Scholar
Bronx, NY
BS, Industrial & Labor Relations
Cornell University
Josiah A. Bingaman
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Danville, PA
BA, Political Science
Wilkes University
Norma Brandenburg
Douglas, AZ
BA, Political Science
University of Arizona, Tucson
Mabel Bravo
First Generation CHCI Alumni Scholar
Maywood, CA
BA, Business Administration
California State Polytechnic University
Janet M. Caballero
CHCI-Ana Maria Arias Trailblazer Scholar
San Juan, PR
BA, Communications & Spanish
Simmons College
Olga Cabello
Denver, CO
BA, Elementary Education
University of Northern Colorado
Carlos Camino
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
San Antonio, TX
BS, Biology
University of Texas, San Antonio
Jose R. Campos
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
San Antonio, TX
BA, Political Science
Southern Methodist University
Guadalupe A. Cano
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Tucson, AZ
BS, Broadcast Journalism
Arizona State University
José Capeles
Grand Rapids, MI
BA, Political Science
Grand Valley State University
Elizabeth Carrera
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Los Angeles, CA
BA, Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Juan F. Carrillo
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Mc Kinney, TX
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Diego Castañeda
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Canton, GA
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jennifer Castano
CHCI-AstraZeneca Scholar
Chelmsford, MA
BA, Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Victor Cedeño
Des Moines, IA
BA, Politics & Psychology
Drake University
Johanna D. Cepeda
CHCI-Cruise Industry Scholar
Perth Amboy, NJ
BS, Business Administration
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Gilberto Chaidez, Jr.
CHCI-Ford Scholar
Aurora, IL
BS, Civil Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Clarissa D. Chavarria
CHCI-Ford Scholar
El Paso, TX
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Marisol A. Contreras
CHCI-Altria Scholar
Laredo, TX
BS, Biology
Texas A&M University
Nicolas D. Cotton-Baez
CHCI-Altria Scholar
Gouverne, NY
BS, General Studies
SUNY College at Potsdam
Desiree E. Delgado
CHCI-Dell Scholars
South Bend, IN
BA, Graphic Design
Bethel College
Jessica J. Espinoza
CHCI-Altria Scholar
La Puente, CA
BA, Communications
Loyola Marymont University
Yanet Favela
CHCI-Cruise Industry Scholar
Aurora, IL
BS, International Business & Marketing
North Central College
Leonela Flores
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Oxnard, CA
BA, Medicine
California State University, Northridge
Maria G. Flores
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Adrian, MI
BA, Anthropology
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Pablo A. Galindo-Payan
CHCI-Altria Scholar
El Paso, TX
BS, Political Science & Economics
Brown University
Dory A. Garcia
CHCI-Altria Scholar
Los Angeles, CA
BA, Food Science
University of California, Davis
Dimelza Gonzales-Flores
First Generation CHCI Alumni Scholar
Springfield, VA
BA, Public Policy
College of William & Mary
Fred P. Gonzales
CHCI-Ford Scholars
San Antonio, TX
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas, San Antonio
Andres D. Gonzalez
CHCI-Lilly USA Scholar
Burtonsville, MD
BA, Government & Journalism
University of Maryland, College Park
Ronnie Gonzalez
CHCI-Lilly USA Scholar
Colton, CA
BA, Human Development
Azusa Pacific University
Karoline Guerrero
CHCI-Lilly USA Scholar
Bear, DE
BS, Marketing & Advertising
University of Delaware
Katherine F. Guerrero
CHCI-Lilly USA Scholar
Los Fresnos, TX
BA, History & International Relations
University of Texas, Austin
Jessica M. Gunn
CHCI-Lilly USA Scholar
Perth Amboy, NJ
BS, Accounting
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Cynthia G. Gutierrez
CHCI-American Petroleum Institute Scholar
Lynwood, CA
BA, Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Eleazar T. Gutierrez
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Palms, MI
BS, Computer Engineering
Michigan State University
Johana Gutierrez
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Bronx, NY
BS, Biology
Penn State University
Mayra Gutierrez
CHCI-American Petroleum Institute Scholar
Los Angeles, CA
BS, Nursing
University of California, Los Angeles
Palmira Hernandez
CHCI-ATK Scholar
Bakersfield, CA
BS, Philosophy & Political Science
California State University, Bakersfield
July V. Herrera
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Hollywood, FL
BS, Electrical Engineering
University of Florida
Lupita Ibarra
CHCI-ATK Scholar
La Puente, CA
BA, Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Gloria Imitola
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Houston, TX
BS, Information Technology
Devry University
Tiffany A. Jensen
CHCI-Dell Scholar
San Antonio, TX
BA, English & Education
University of the Incarnate Word
Octavio F. Jimenez
CHCI-Anheiser Busch Scholar
Los Angeles, CA
BS, Criminal Justice
California State University, Stanislaus
Richard Jimenez
CHCI-Lockheed Martin Scholar
Jaffrey, NH
BA, Spanish
University of New Hampshire
Alexandra Llerena
CHCI-Cruise Industry Scholars
Washington, DC
BS, Economics
Calvin College
Cesar A. Lopez
CHCI-PhRMA Scholar
Bayamon, PR
BS, International Politics
Georgetown University
Daniel R. Lopez
CHCI-Toyota Scholar
Mc Allen, TX
BA, Philosophy
Saint Edwards University
Cosme J. Madrid
CHCI-Dell Scholars
Avondale, AZ
BA, Graphic Design
Arizona State University
Isabeth Mendoza
CHCI-Cruise Industry Scholars
Bell, CA
BA, Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Noel Mendoza
CHCI-Walmart Scholar
Bell, CA
BS, Culture & Politics
Georgetown University
Santiago C. Meyer
Las Vegas, NM
BA, Moving Image Arts
College of Santa Fe
Joshua Miranda
CHCI-Ford Scholar
Chico, CA
BS, Mechatronic Engineering
California State University
Brian Morales
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Marietta, GA
BS, Computer Science
Georgia State University
Jose Moreno
Dallas, TX
BS, Chemistry
Columbia University
Maria Murillo
Chicago, IL
BS, Accounting & Finance
Depaul University
Diego Nuñez
CHCI-Dell Scholars
Roma, TX
BS, Computer Science
University of Washington, Seattle
Oliver M. Olazabal
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Coral, FL
BS, Industrial Engineering
University of Miami
Charnelle Palama
Hau'ula, HI
BA, Nursing
Utah Valley University
Christian Pedroza-Gomez
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Aurora, CO
BS, Biology
Regis University
Jacqueline Peña
Santa Ana, CA
BS, Economics
Occidental College
Dante Pérez
Portland, OR
BA, International Studies
Lewis & Clark College
Alessandro Pizzo
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Palisades, NY
BS, Biology & Psychology
Rutgers University
Cristian Quintero
Whittier, CA
BFA, Film Production
Chapman University
Salvador Ramirez
Stockton, CA
BS, International Studies
University of the Pacific
Gabriella Q. Reynosa
San Antonio, TX
BA, Psychology
University of Texas, San Antonio
Karina Rodriguez
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Laveen, AZ
BS, Biology
University of Arizona
Loraine R. Rodriguez
San Antonio, TX
BS, Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Ronald E. Rodriguez
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Griffin, GA
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University
Vanessa Rodriguez
Phoenix, AZ
BS, Family & Human Development
Arizona State University
Stephen D. Romero
San Juan, PR
BA, International Studies
Emory University
Octavio Romo-Fewell
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
San Diego, CA
BA, Chemistry
San Diego State University
Ytzel Rubalcava
CHCI-Ford Scholar
Ben Bolt, TX
BS, Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas, Austin
Ruby Ruiz
San Antonio, TX
BA, Social Work
Our Lady of the Lake University
Stephany Ruiz
San Francisco, CA
BS, Political Science
Santa Clara University
Pablo Salcedo
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Vineland, NJ
BS, Biology
Montclair State University
Julie A. Sanchez
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Kearns, UT
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Utah State University
Karen Santana
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
New York, NY
BS, Pre-Medicine
The City College of NY
Joyce Santos
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Los Angeles, CA
BS, Pre-Medicine
Dartmouth College
Abelardo Saucedo
Ogden, UT
BS, Health Administration & Pre-Med
Weber State University
Jose H. Ting
Weslaco, TX
BS, Physics
Texas A&M University
Omar Uribe
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Alpharetta, GA
BS, Biochemistry
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jorge Urzua
CHCI-Cruise Industry Scholars
Woodburn, OR
BS, Marketing & Advertising
Portland State University
Joan Vasquez
Los Angeles, CA
BA, Microbiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Vanessa D. Vatran
Washington, DC
BA, Physical Education
Virginia State University
Luz Velasquez
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
San Antonio, TX
BS, Nursing
Palo Alto College
Yesenia Villalobos
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Rio Bravo, TX
BS, Nursing
Texas A & M International
Ever S. Villalta
Ashburn, VA
BA, International Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Jonathan Villarreal
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
Mission, TX
BS, Pre-Medicine
Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Kristen D. Villarreal
San Antonio, TX
BA, Public Relations
University of Southern California
George Yanez
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Yuma, AZ
BS, Biology
Northern Arizona University
Karina E. Zarate
CHCI-Ford Scholars
Milwaukee, WI
BS, Architectural Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Graduates (20)
Kamille Abreu
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Pharr, TX
PhD, Pharmacy
Xavier University
Yamnia Cortes
Bronx, NY
Masters of Public Health
Columbia University
Jed David
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Columbia University
Edrizio De La Cruz
CHCI-Cruise Industry Scholars
Elmhurst, NY
Masters of Business Administration
University of Pennsylvania
Erika Flores-Uribe
CHCI-Cheerios Healthy Hearts Scholar
South Gate, CA
Doctorate of Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
Alfred Koenig
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
San Antonio, TX
Masters of Health Administration
Trinity University at San Antonio
San Lamar
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Miami, FL
PhD, Chemistry
Michigan State University
Anabel Paez
Ontario, CA
Masters in Public Policy
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Sergio Parra
CHCI-Microsoft Scholar
Auburn, GA
PhD in Computer Science
NOVA Southeastern University
Danier R. Piedrahita
Chicago, IL
Masters of Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Yanneth Rivera
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
El Paso, TX
Masters of Public Health
University of Texas, Houston
Roger Romero
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
El Paso, TX
Doctorate of Medicine
University of Texas, Southwestern
Caroline E. Schmidt
Durango, CO
Masters of Public Policy & Management
University of Colorado, Denver
Nancy B. Solis
Shafter, CA
Masters in Business Administration
California State University, Bakersfield
Christopher Sosa
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Miami, FL
Doctorate of Medicine
University of South Florida
Michelle A. Visbal-Onufrak
Aguadilla, PR
Masters of Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Bryan Vidal
Commerce, CA
Masters of Public Policy & Management
American University
Jaime Villarreal
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Laredo, TX
Doctorate of Medicine
University of Texas, Galveston
Melisa E. Woolfolk
Nogales, AZ
Masters of International Affairs
Texas A&M University
Angeline Zamorano
CHCI-United Health Foundation Scholar & Intern
Kingsville, TX
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Texas A & M University
