Mariela O.

Round Lake, IL
Franchisee: Chicken Champs
Mariela is a first-gen student driven to honor her parents’ sacrifices by pursuing a career in nursing, addressing health disparities and uplifting her Hispanic community through compassionate, culturally aware care.

Alma A.

Lynchburg, VA
Franchisee: Tasty Chick'n
As a first-gen college student, Alma plans to study pre-law, pursue leadership and internship opportunities, and inspire her ten younger siblings.

Ameena M.

El Centro, CA
Franchisee: Noble Pursuit
Ameena is studying psychology while balancing school and work and building a future grounded in academic excellence and professional growth.

Chelsea D.

Bethel Park, PA
Franchisee: Ampex Brands
Chelsea is a first-gen college student studying speech-language pathology, a career rooted in empathy and service, while honoring her family’s legacy of hard work and determination.

Jack M.

Cypress, TX
Franchisee: Mas Restaurant Group
Jack is a nursing student, balancing full-time work and education with pride, who is motivated by the opportunity to care for others and leave a lasting impact on his community.

Kayonn T.

New York, NY
Franchisee: Kotes Enterprises
Kayonn is pursuing her master's in education and aspires to use her career to reduce unemployment and homelessness while leading and uplifting others.

Kyleigh K.

Arlington, WA
Franchisee: NRI
Kyleigh plans to pursue her passions in performing arts and environmental conservation, helping her build a future of purpose, stability, and impact while staying true to her values and dreams.

Linda L.

Houston, TX
Franchisee: KBP Foods
Linda, a first-gen college student, plans to study business and education so she can lead, teach, and inspire future generations through cultural awareness and community impact.

Lydia L.

San Antonio, TX
Franchisee: Desert De Oro Foods

Lydia is eager to pursue her academic and leadership goals with confidence, turning years of hard work into a future of service, advocacy, and meaningful community impact through her nursing career.

Priscilla E.

Los Angeles, CA
Franchisee: Kazi Foods
Priscilla, a first-gen college student, is pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer, enabling her to lead, uplift others, and make a lasting impact through justice.