Meet our Scholars

Erika earned an Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Roxbury Community College in May 2011. Her dedication to academic excellence and fiscal responsibility is exemplary. As a result of her hard work and with assistance from One Family’s financial coaching services, Erika increased her credit score by 109 points in one year. Even more, she has taken great strides to increase her savings through investing in her retirement, opening a holiday club savings account, and building emergency savings. In addition to her notable savings, she has also eliminated debt and averted student loans. Erika works with special needs children as a Paraprofessional in the Boston Public Schools, and is raising two children. She plans to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.

Kacey has achieved family economic independence. She earned an Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Middlesex Community College in May 2011. While pursuing her degree, Kacey worked part-time as a Patient Care Technician at a local hospital. Upon graduation, Kacey was recruited to work as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Unit of a major hospital in Tampa, Florida. Kacey is enjoying her relocation to the Sunshine State, where she is raising her young daughter.

Erica is excelling both in her education and in her career. In 2009, Erica received her Associate’s degree in Biotechnology at North Shore Community College. She is continuing her studies, seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences at Boston University Metropolitan College, where she maintains a stellar 3.86 cumulative GPA. While performing phenomenally in school, she is also working part-time as a Biolab Scientist, utilizing her ongoing education in the biomedical field. In addition to work and school, Erica is raising two children.

Jessica has achieved family economic independence. She graduated summa cum laude from Bay Path College in May 2011 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management with an admirable 3.94 cumulative GPA. After graduation, Jessica was promoted to the position of Reconciliation Analyst at a managed care organization in Western Massachusetts and she bought her own home. Throughout her tenure in the One Family Scholars Program, Jessica excelled beyond the challenges of attending school full-time in an accelerated program, working full-time in her career field, and raising her two daughters. As she plans for future successes, she aspires to attend graduate school to receive a Master’s degree in Communication and Information Management.