Category: Healthcare
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Anna Wolak
If there was a silver lining to Anna Wolak’s grandfather passing away, it was that the experience unearthed her passion. When he was in hospice and after he died, the funeral staff was so caring, so thoughtful, and so attentive that Anna took notice. Specifically, she was struck when the funeral director gently and kindly…
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Shaniah Singleton
Shaniah Singleton knows she has a long academic road ahead of her to reach her goal of becoming a forensic science pathologist. “It might sound a bit morbid, but I am very interested in trying to figure out the cause of death using various techniques,” said Singleton, who is from the North Lawndale neighborhood and…
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Adriana Oceguera
Even before Adriana Oceguera graduated from Curie High School in 2016, she knew she wanted a career helping people. It was that desire that led her to the health sciences programs at Malcolm X College, where she’s currently studying to be a medical assistant. The 21-year-old South Side resident is getting the most out of…
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Daiana Lugo
Daiana Lugo is a Star Scholar at Malcolm X College. The 19-year-old grew up in Arizona, but attended Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School (now part of the Acero school network). She currently resides on the South Side. Daiana always knew she wanted a career that helped people, and once she earned the Star…
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Adesewa Adefowokan
Adesewa Adefowokan was born in Nigeria, but moved to Chicago when she was 14 years old. As she neared graduation from Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine on the South Side, she wasn’t sure what her next move would be. “I knew I couldn’t afford tuition at a four-year university, and thought I wouldn’t…
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Lisa Faser
Lisa Faser didn’t intend on being a personal trainer. After growing up in Arizona and graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in theater, her plans to become an actress brought her to Chicago. Her plans changed for many reasons, and it was here that she became interested in becoming a physical therapy assistant.…
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Marvin Rivera
Getting ready to graduate from Malcolm X College in December of 2018, Marvin Rivera already has a few research projects under his belt through the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program, and UIC’s Bridges to Baccalaureate program. Interested in engineering, Marvin is constantly looking for opportunities to get experience in the field, even if it…
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Karen Dorantes
Karen Dorantes is running full speed toward her goals. This cross country running student-athlete was not only accepted to Loyola University Chicago, Robert Morris University, and Roosevelt University early decision through City Colleges’ Transfer Scholars program, she’s also on her way to the National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country National Championship in November 2018.…
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Mica Jackson
Mica Jackson was born and raised on Chicago’s south side and has always strived to be an inspiration to her family and community. She grew up wanting to be in healthcare, and after graduating from King High School, the 26 year old earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Lane University (TN). Then, to realize…
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Matthew Pollina
Matthew Pollina didn’t know right away after high school or college that he wanted to go into nursing, but now that he’s in the profession, he’s here to say. Matthew completed the City Colleges of Chicago School of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Malcolm X College in the summer of 2018. The 32-year-old…