We asked some of the brightest folks from within the community to reflect back on their days in school and to share with us a story of when they learned a particularly important or impactful lesson. We’ve shared highlights below.

Nett Jackson

I attended Metropolitan State University of Denver in their Journalism and Media Production Department. I learned so many valuable skills regarding how to operate as a journalist and as a broadcaster. Read more>>

Andrea Meats

I am originally from El Salvador, so my first language is Spanish. I went to school at a CIDA Interior Design Accredited School, which means that the first two years of school are Architecture related. Read more>>

Tania Ichaku

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to draw, and when I got my hands on a new book, I always first paid attention to the cover and illustrations, and then, in the process of reading, Read more>>

Jerry Ta

It all started during my first spring semester of college, the high hopes and aspiring dreams to become an engineer came to an end. Read more>>

Victor Parra

I was very blessed to get a full ride scholarship to San Jose State to play soccer. This journey opened up many doors for me so for that I am very thankful. Read more>>

DaQuan Bashir

I think the most important lessons I’ve learned during my time in college was that of perseverance. I often talk about this time in different spaces, but it is deeply connected to the work that I do and the reason why I do it. Read more>>

James Divine

I’ve spent 35+ years working in the field of music,, yet in sixth grade I almost didn’t join band! The choices were to go to choir, drama, art, band or to stay in the room and read. I love reading, so I decided to stay in the room. Read more>>