Patricia Melton went from being a first-generation college student to helping thousands of young people in the same position gain access to post-secondary education as well as the resources necessary to succeed after graduation. For her innovative work in education, … Continue reading →

I started as an unmotivated person who liked math and anything numbers. I wouldn’t try as hard in other classes, especially English. Eventually, New Haven Promise started to come into my life through my counselors and teachers. Eventually, I got … Continue reading →

I’ve learned that if you leave it up to fate, you’re not going to accomplish your goals. I’m a second generation immigrant, woman of color, with six siblings, who grew up in a low-income family. If I left it up … Continue reading →