A Better Sense of Hope: Rosie and Maria’s Story

CSF Scholar Rosie saw education as a way to relieve her family’s struggles. While she was a student at A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, teaming up with CSF advisor Maria Urena helped lead her to the resources and relationships she needed to achieve her goal of higher education.

In this video, Rosie and Maria tell the inspiring story of their partnership and how Rosie overcame challenges to pursue her dreams and become a first-generation college student at University of Washington.