Vanessa Martinez
Junior at Mesa High School
“Aliento's Fellowship will be able to help support my journey in advocating for immigration and other problems in our society."“
Darlene Peralta
Student at Pima Community College
"I believe through what I learn in Aliento, I can further allocate resources in and outside of my college campus and push forward positive immigration reform in Arizona."
Heidy Tapia
Senior at Bioscience High School
"Our junior class was introduced to the ‘Better World Project,’ a meaningful, problem-solving, and innovative project that Bioscience prompts each student. As I continue researching and creating interventions for the social issues I’m focusing on, I hope to receive leadership development and counseling and learn how to organize events that will bring awareness to my cause."
Luis Reyes
Junior at Arizona State University
"There are many things I am passionate about and a lot of injustice I see in my everyday life. Through this experience, Aliento will allow me to become a more capable person to perform my civic duty and help create a presence for those in need."
Keila Lucero
Student at Phoenix College
"I want to leave an impact in the world, and I feel that this fellowship will give me the tools to work with my undocumented community."
Noelia Flores
Junior at Mountain View High School
"I believe that Aliento's fellowship program is an incredible opportunity to continue my advocacy for immigration and social justice."
Alexis Torres
Junior at Arizona State University
"Arizona's Future Fellowship will support my journey to advocate for immigration, social justice, and racial equity, creating a world that supports all people by giving me a platform as a young leader."
Asareli Lopez
Senior at Camelback High School
"I hope this fellowship creates social consciousness about the struggles of immigration, social injustice, and racial inequity. I hope our voices and stories are heard to the point where laws and regulations are changed."
Sergio Cipriano
Senior at Bioscience High School
"I hope the Aliento Arizona’s Future Fellowship will support my journey by giving me the space and resources that I need to speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves."
Esveidy Rodriguez
Junior at Grand Canyon University
"My ultimate goal is to become an immigration attorney to help my community. Aliento Arizona’s Future Fellowship will allow me to gain skills, experiences, and more information about my community."
Regina Herrera
Junior at Mountain View High School
"I hope that Aliento Arizona's Future Fellowship will support me on my advocacy journey in my community because I hope to consider others' perspectives, problems of their own, and thoughts when deciding what career path I choose to follow. There are many branches of social justice to choose from, but I believe this fellowship will provide clarity."
Marisol Castro
Senior at Grand Canyon University
"I hope the Aliento Arizona's Future Fellowship will give me a platform to feel comfortable sharing my story and educating others. I hope to gain the resources necessary to learn how to engage with large groups of people and gather them to fight for one cause."