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HSI Scholars Program Alumni

Hispanic Serving Institution Scholars: Making a difference and impacting the future of their communities
a group of AHA's Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program 2021 scholars
Class of 2023-24
 

California

Mitchell Machuca
Kinesiology | Senior | California State University, San Marcos | San Marcos, CA

Paola Martinez
Biochemistry | Senior | California State University, Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA

 


 

Florida

Aliane Castillo-Diaz
Pre-Med / Psychology | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Brenda Davila
Chemistry | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Brenden Reyes
Nutrition/Dietetics | Junior | Miami Dade College, West Campus | Miami, FL

Daniela Marquez Paulin
Biology | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Desiree Perez
Biology | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Maria Bravo
Chemical Engineering | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Michael A. Daire
Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience | Junior | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL

 


 

Illinois

Yaritzy Rodriguez
General Sciences | City Colleges of Chicago – Harold Washington | Chicago, IL

 


 

New Jersey

Alisson Lopez Donado
Neuroscience and Behavior | Junior | Rutgers University | Newark, NJ

Citlaly Hernandez
Biochemistry | Junior | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Edwin Luna-Gonzalez
Molecular Biology | Sophomore | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Fabricio Justiniano
Biochemistry | Junior | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Ivana Culic
Exercise Science | Senior | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Karla Gallardo
Biology | Sophomore | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Melvin Rodriguez
Biology | Sophomore | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Nicole Rodriguez Ortiz
Biochemistry | Senior | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

Oriannys Infante
Biology | Sophomore | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ

 


 

New York

Estela Espino
Dental Hygiene | Sophomore | Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY

Renata Tedaldi
Liberal Arts, Concentration in Studies in Human Behavior & Social Institutions | Sophomore | Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY

Stephanie Oliveira De Araujo
Nursing | Sophomore | CUNY LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY

 


 

Puerto Rico

Bianca Rivera Pereira
Biology | Junior | University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras | Rio Piedras, PR

Geraldine Fontanillas
Industrial Biotechnology | University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez | Mayagüez, PR

Karina A. Negron Nieves
Biology | Senior | University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla | Aguadilla, PR

Kevin Lebron Acosta
Chemistry | Sophomore | University of Puerto Rico, Cayey | Cayey, PR

Lara Robledo
Biomedical Sciences | University of Puerto Rico, Ponce | Ponce, PR

 


 

Texas

Litzy Ocampos
Health Promotion | Senior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Pamela Morales Diaz
Biological and Physical Sciences | Senior | University of Houston, Downtown | Houston, TX

Yaqueline Gutierrez
Biology | University of Houston, Downtown | Houston, TX

 

Class of 2022-23
 

California

Irma Escobar
Health Science | Junior | Cal State Dominguez Hills | Los Angeles, CA

Jocelyn Pena
Community Health & School Health Education | Senior | Cal State Dominguez Hills | Los Angeles, CA

Judith Gutierrez
Healthcare Management | Junior | Cal State Dominguez Hills | Los Angeles, CA

 


 

Florida

Antonella Rodriguez
Biology | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Dario N. Ayala
Biology/Behavioral Neuroscience | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Leah Daire
Biology/Inter-disciplinary Studies | Senior | Florida Intl University | Miami, FL

Luisa Mendoza
Biotechnology | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Nora Bitar
Nutrition Science/Pre-dentistry | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Valeria Cohen
Biology/Inter-disciplinary Studies | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

 


 

Illinois

Alexis Aguayo
Biology | Sophomore | Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL

Sara Velasco
Biology | Sophomore | Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL

Yahaira Echeverria
Health Sciences | Sophomore | Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL

 


 

New Jersey

Jeffrey Yumbla
Biochemistry | Sophomore | Montclair St. University | Montclair, NJ

Kenneth Mosquera Reinoso
Biochemistry | Senior | Montclair St. University | Montclair, NJ

Lizet Negrete
Public Health | Junior | Montclair St. University | Montclair, NJ

Melissa Spigelman
Molecular Biology | Junior | Montclair St. University | Montclair, NJ

Tyler Sanchez
Biology/Pre-med | Junior | William Patterson | Wayne, NJ

Wendy Islas
Molecular Biology | Sophomore | Montclair St. University | Montclair, NJ

Yaire Hernandez
Public Health | Junior | Montclair St. University | Montclair, NJ

 


 

New York

Andrea Vasquez
Nursing | Sophomore | Hostos (CUNY) | Bronx, NY

Elizabeth Soto
Liberal Arts (A.A.) | Sophomore | CUNY | New York City, NY

Maria Jesus Vasquez Guillen
Nursing | Sophomore | Hostos (CUNY) | Bronx, NY

 


 

Puerto Rico

Camila Calzada
Cellular Molecular Biology | Junior | University of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

Carlos Castillo
Forensic Sciences | Junior | University of Puerto Rico | Carolina, PR

Dem Xavier Santiago
Industrial Microbiology | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Mayaguez, PR

Keilyann Cruz Rivera
Biology | Senior | Inter Barranquitas Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

 


 

Texas

Enrique Martinez
Biochemistry | Junior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Jose Guzman
Biological & Physical Sciences | Junior | University of Houston-Downtown | Houston, TX

Yolanda Batz
Nutrition/Pre-nursing | Sophomore | University of Houston | Houston, TX

 

Class of 2021-22
 

California

Alex Camarillo
Clinical Science | Senior | California State University | Los Angeles, CA

Samantha Bonilla
Health Science/Community Health | Senior | California State University | Los Angeles, CA

 


 

Florida

Andrea Milla
Biology Pre-med | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Angie Matute
Biology | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Grace Chaffins
Pre-med | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Juan Rached
Civil Engineering | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

Valeria Rivas
Biomedical Engineering | Sophomore | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL

 


 

Illinois

Ailyn Cruz Arias
General Studies/Sciences | Junior | Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL

Myrna Avila
Science/Nursing | Sophomore | Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL

 


 

New York

Jalen Crespo
Biology | Senior | CUNY: The City College of New York | New York City, NY

Jancy Contreras Hernandez
Biochemistry | Senior | CUNY: The City College of New York | New York City, NY

 


 

Puerto Rico

Carlos Forestier
Biology | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Mayaguez, PR

Diego Torres
Biology | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Mayaguez, PR

Josue Pabon Maldonado
Biology | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Mayaguez, PR

Ambrar Rodriguez
Biology | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

Andres Lopez Reyes
Interdisciplinary Studies | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

Camila Febres Cruz
Environmental Studies | Junior | University of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

Dem Joel Santiago
Biotechnology | Sophomore | University Interamericana of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

Naiara Lebron
Chemistry | Junior | University of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

Sara Ocasio
Biology of Human Approach | Senior | University of Puerto Rico | Rio Piedras, PR

 


 

Texas

Angel Rodriguez Martinez
Health/Pre-nursing | Sophomore | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Araceli Garza
Biology | Senior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Bryan Medina
Biochemistry & Biophysics | Junior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Daisy Silvia
Biology | Senior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Haley Garcia
Biochemistry | Sophomore | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Irvin Solano Teran
Biological & Physical Sciences/Sustainability | Junior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Maria Valeria Lozano
Nutrition & Entrepreneurship | Senior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Nicole Perez
Public Health & Biology | Sophomore | University of Houston | Houston, TX

William Chavez
Biology | Junior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

Ximena Medina Romero
Biomedical Engineering | Junior | University of Houston | Houston, TX

 

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Current HSI Scholars

The Class of 2024-25 is paving their road to success.
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The “Heart” of the Program

Shaping the next generation of Hispanic biomedical science and health care professionals.
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated through the Quest Diagnostics Foundation provided the ľֱ with financial and other support for the Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Program.