Emmanuel Anozie
Lanier High School
University of Texas at Austin - Pharmacy.
“Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve always been fascinated by the medical field. I remember changing my choices of what I wanted to be because I discovered different career paths in medical fields that left me excited and awestruck.”
Cherie Brune
Crockett High School
Texas Tech University - Occupational Therapy.
“When I shadowed an occupational therapist, I knew it was exactly what I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing. Not only do you help individuals learn how to function independently, but you also help them lead a satisfying life by helping mentally and emotionally.”
Liliana Gonzalez
Crockett High School
Austin Community College - Radiologic Technology.
“It was my mother’s dream to be a nurse, but she was not able to continue her education because she had to quit school to help her family. It would make me proud to see that hard work and determination had led me to a career in a medical field.”
Kim Hernandez
Akins High School
Austin Community College - Clinical Laboratory Technology.
“My biology teacher suggested a career in research or immunology. I have decided to pursue a career in clinical laboratory science, which would give me the opportunity to use my natural curiosity about biology and my problem-solving skills to help people in need.”
Ka Hoi Hui
James Bowie High School
Texas A&M University - Biomedical Technology.
“As a biomedical engineer, I will be able to use my passion for math and science and my knowledge to create things to improve patients’ lives. I will be able to deliver them a more promising future.”
Ashli Lawson
James Bowie High School
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Nursing.
“Nursing is a one-of-a-kind job that allows one to practice medicine on a more personal level. My passion to pursue this comes from my outrageous dream to change the world.”
Tam-Hong Nguyen
Akins High School/Austin Community College
University of Texas at Austin - Physical Therapy.
“What motivates me to pursue physical therapy is the fact that I will be able to work with children, and make a positive impact on their lives by helping them regain their abilities and renew their strengths.”
Linda Velasquez
Lanier High School
University of Texas at Austin - Nursing.
“Seeing nurses help their patients become stronger really encouraged me. It provoked in me the desire to help people do the things that we may take for granted.”
