Dream Project Executive Director Karen Vallejos Corrales was recently featured on an episode of PBS NewsHour’s “Brief But Spectacular” series. Karen tells the story of her journey immigrating to the United States from Bolivia, and the obstacles she faced as a formerly undocumented student with dreams to pursue higher education.
Those obstacles helped inspire the founding of The Dream Project, and the dedication to helping other students reach that dream. Listen and watch Karen talk about her advocacy work and her work with The Dream Project below!
“Access to education is really important because education is really a great equalizer … The students we work with all have amazing academic backgrounds, are incredibly involved in their school communities. They are are an asset to the American community.”
— Karen Vallejos Corrales
From PBS NewsHour: Karen Vallejos is the executive director of the Dream Project, dedicated to supporting students whose immigration status may pose challenges to their academic aspirations. As a former undocumented student herself, Vallejos saw the barriers in place that prevent immigrant students from realizing their dreams. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on Dreamers pursuing higher education.
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Thanks to the strong support of our amazing community, this year, in addition to continuing our mentoring and support programs, the Dream Project was able to award renewable scholarships of $3,500 to 100 stellar scholars! Your kindness and generosity helped many students like Nataly realize their dreams. Thank YOU for making a difference!
