First-generation student experience – Vanessa Hernandez, Department of Occupational Therapy
Vanessa Hernandez, a first-generation student working towards her OTD, emphasizes the value of representing her community through her scholarly work.
Vanessa Hernandez, a first-generation student working towards her OTD, emphasizes the value of representing her community through her scholarly work.
Maria Garcia-Castaneda, a first-generation student in the School of Social Work, values the hands-on environment social work provides that allows for the creation of tangible change.
Hilda Salas, a first-generation college student, advocates for other first-generation students to create a rewarding college experience by getting involved in areas that inspire personal growth.
The CSU College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to feature these exceptional students who spent their summers expanding their interests and experience in their fields.
Lesly Tevillo builds a future in construction management during her internship at MTech Mechanical.
Nicole Mingola (’20, ’22) shares a personal story on why prevention matters and how she found a career at CSU in making a difference through prevention.
The CSU College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to feature these exceptional graduates for Spring 2023. Read more about them in their stories!
Even as a 4-year-old, Litzy Lastra knew she wanted to attend college. Now this first-generation, outstanding graduate in family and consumer sciences at Colorado State University has achieved her life-long dream. Along the way, she had to overcome many obstacles including her father’s debilitating bout with COVID-19.
As a first-year student in high school, Alexandria “Lexi” Walker’s father was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease sarcoidosis, which affects lungs and lymph nodes. The cancer-like affliction required steroid treatment, which made his teeth deteriorate.
Eric Pildner is an outstanding graduate in Colorado State University’s School of Social Work after enduring hardship and working hard to earn his degree.