Fellowship Awarded:
Faculty Mentor:
Matteo Cargnello
Stanford Departments and Centers:
Chemical Engineering
As a first-generation, low-income college student, I lacked the knowledge and financial resources to comfortably pursue an education beyond the high school level. My current academic success would not have been possible without intentional and concerted efforts toward JEDI at my past institutions. These efforts helped me traverse systemic barriers I encountered throughout my academic journey and gave me the perspective and skills necessary to address inequalities in academia. My motivation in this space stems from the desire to provide other first-generation students with the same opportunities I received throughout my career in hopes that they will accomplish their dreams.