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Jenine Killebrew

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Aug 3, 2024, 4:57:07 PM8/3/24

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Vida Valiente is all about perseverance, resilience, and the bravery it takes to be the first to dive into uncharted territory. The Vida Valiente Foundation supports first-generation students who have worked hard to get themselves through school, but who could benefit from leadership from role models who grew up in similar low-income backgrounds. The Foundation pledges to support 25 students a year, for the entire four years of their academic journey.

The scholars the Foundation supports have a great deal to overcome. 90% of first generation low income students in the United States take over 6 years to graduate. 33% drop out after three years. Between courses, jobs, a lack of leadership, and the sheer overwhelmingness of leaving home for the first time, it is a wonder even 10% of these kids make it.

The Vida Valiente Foundation is all about paying it forward. The path to success has many peaks and valleys, and a great leader can act as the critical bridge between. For students without inspiring role models, that path may be hidden altogether. By gathering a group of diverse accomplished speakers, our annual off-sites equip hardworking students with the navigational tools they need to reach the path to their dreams. The goal for the leaders we pick to speak is to share their stories in a way that will help expose our scholars to the different paths available to them. To be selected, we require our leaders to make time at our events not to just stand on stage in speak, but spend time answering questions and getting to know the young adults throughout the day. Please contact us at lea...@vidavalientefoundation.org for more information.