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The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.

Yelitza Morales

Yelitza Morales of Bogota, N.J. is a first year Nursing major. At Ramapo, she is part of the Honors Program and Nursing Student Organization. She enjoys screening and assisting patients at her job at Englewood Health.

She hopes to further her education and become a Travel Nurse Practitioner and give others the opportunity to have access to healthcare.

Theodore Vlahogiannis

“I hope to use my degree to further our understanding of the natural world and help organizations that make biology more accessible to the average person,” says Theodore Vlahogiannis of Rutherford, N.J.

Theodore is a junior Bioinformatics Major with a 3.8 GPA. He is the treasurer of the Animation Production Club and works as a gallery monitor and installation tech for the Kresge and Pascal Galleries. When he’s not on campus, Theodore works as a freelance web consultant. He plans to further his education by attending graduate school.

Dahiana Arenas

Dahiana Arenas of Oakland, N.J. is a Nursing major. She was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and has been on the Dean’s List for the past two semesters.

At Ramapo, Dahiana has been active in the RCNJ Honors Program, the Civic and Community Engagement Center, Commuter Affairs, the ENHANCE Mentorship program, and Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity. Within the Honors Program, Dahiana serves on the Executive Board and several committees. Through the CCEC, she has participated in several alternative break trips- including a trip to India that she is leading this winter. Last year, Dahiana went to Ghana to volunteer at local villages and, in the spring, to Costa Rica to help out at an animal sanctuary. Over the summer, her chapter sent her to Tennessee to attend a Leadership Institute. Dahiana is continuing to develop her leadership skills as part of the 2018-19 Sophomores Advancing in Leadership (SAIL) cohort. On campus, she is a Peer Mentor for Leaders in Service program participants, commuter students, and ENHANCE members.

Off-campus, Dahiana is a certified Pharmacy Technician for Walgreens. She hopes to utilize her medical background and love of traveling to one day be a Nurse Practitioner, connecting with and caring for individuals all over the world.

Yesenia Martinez

“It’s my honor to be the first in my family to go to college,” says Yesenia Martinez of Paterson, N.J. The freshman is a Biology major.

In high school, Yesenia helped elementary school children with their homework as part of her community service activities with the Boys and Girls Club of Paterson.  She hopes to become involved with the Biology Club, Commuter Affairs and the Women’s Soccer team at Ramapo.

Yesenia’s plan post-graduation is to join the military and then attend medical school.

Jaelene Palao

“A smile is the best thing a person can wear, and I hope to someday help others get their best smile,” says freshman Biology major Jaelene Palao, who hopes to go to dental school and specialize in orthodontics.

She has joined the Biology Club on campus and is also involved in the Filipino-American Student Association. “I was in leadership positions in high school, and I plan to enhance my leadership and communication skills through volunteer work at Ramapo.”

Jaelene is from Saddle Brook, N.J.

Dahiana Arenas

Dahiana Arenas of Oakland, N.J. is a first-year Nursing major.

“Fortunately, I was able to kick-off my college experience by joining Leaders in Service, where I volunteered with House on the Hill and the Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization (MEVO), and had the opportunity to bond with many inspiring individuals.” Dahiana is a Ramapo Student Ambassador, as well as a member of the College Honors Program.

Off-campus she works as a camp counselor and waitress. Post-graduation, she plans to attend graduate school and become a nurse practitioner. “I hope to use my degree to travel the world and deliver quality care to individuals in developing countries.”

Felicia Jimenez

As a student athlete, Felicia Jimenez was part of the Ramapo Volleyball team’s historic NCAA National bid. She managed to play on the team, helped them make it to Nationals and pass the first round, all while maintaining a 3.9 GPA.  “I plan to carry on this tradition of combining academics with athletics after graduation as I pursue a career as a physical therapist for either a major league sports team or as a personal physical therapist for professional athletes,” she says.

Felicia has also been involved in Digs Volleyball Club as an assistant coach and works with their 14 year old and under first team.  She has helped lead them to second place in two tournaments and the top 50% in a large tournament in Washington D.C.

She is a Biology major on the Physical Therapy track.  Felicia is from Jersey City, NJ.

Jose Carrillo

Jose Carrillo of Lodi, NJ is a Bioinformatics major with a double minor in Mathematics and Italian. He holds a 4.0 GPA.

At Ramapo, Jose is a Resident Assistant of Mackin Hall and also active in the Mixed Martial Arts Club and the Pre-Dental Club.

He has worked off campus as an IT intern for the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center and the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute. He has also volunteered as an assistant martial arts instructor for TheDOJO in Rutherford, NJ.

Terrence Cando

“I understand that my future involves a lot of hard work and long hours, both on the job and studying, but I am up for the challenge,” said Terrence Cando of Jersey City, NJ.  The Nursing major has a 3.725 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List for the past two semesters.

In addition to his rigorous nursing coursework, Terrance plays on the men’s Volleyball team.

Terrence has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations, including volunteering at local nursing homes and hospitals in the Jersey City area. Post-graduation, he intends on continuing his education towards a master’s degree in nursing.