‘Alumni’ Stories
Mercy Ajala Takes Flight
December 14, 2022
Mercy Ajala’s dream of flying has guided her postsecondary journey into aviation school and flight training. With one semester left before earning her Bachelor’s degree, Mercy reflects on her relentless pursuit of becoming a pilot.
Yesenia’s Humanity and Hunger for Education
September 28, 2022
College was never part of Yesenia Garcia’s plan. But joining the OneGoal cohort in her school not only led to achieving a degree, she’s now an advocate for students like her. “OneGoal set a foundation for me. I fell in love with education. I fell in love with equality. It gave me a sense of pride. And it definitely gave me hope, because I remember not having any and when college was not on my radar whatsoever.”
From OneGoal Fellow to Doctor of Pharmacy: Meet Dr. Navarro
June 29, 2022
Caleb sat down with us for a conversation about his journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and where he’s headed next.
Words of Wisdom for the Class of ’22
June 6, 2022
OneGoal Alumna Huda Ganatra gave a stirring speech for the 2022 Grad Night celebration event audience for OneGoal in Chicago. Read the transcript of Huda’s remarks about her journey toward achieving her goals and personal happiness.
Meeting Fellows’ Diverse Needs Through Partnerships
March 28, 2022
OneGoal is piloting new partnerships to expand access to high-quality postsecondary opportunities for OneGoal Fellows and providing them with the timely and relevant support they need to complete their journeys in higher education.
Portrait of Persistence: Spotlight on Esvin Ruiz
March 17, 2022
The pathway from a high school diploma to a postsecondary degree is not always a straight line. For OneGoal alum in Massachusetts, Esvin Ruiz, the journey has been full of unexpected detours, including several frightening health challenges and financial setbacks.