2013 LBSA Fund Scholarship Recipient Jazary Olvera

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1 Jazary Olvera Graduation Date: May 2014 Hometown: San Jose, CA High School: Oak Grove High School, San Jose CA Interests: Fitness training, dancing, and fashion Future Job: Full-Time Analyst, Leverage Finance Investment Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Dear LBSA Alumni Donors, The LBSA Alumni Scholarship is the first and only scholarship I ve ever applied to. I ve always been hesitant to share my background and experiences with others due to my socioeconomic status and demographic diversity. However LBSA has embraced my diversity and cultivated a supportive environment where I can be proud of my past achievements. This is the primary reason why I decided to apply to the scholarship. Even through the application process, I received guidance from fellow LBSA members which further strengthen my connection with the organization. I m very thankful to all the LBSA Donors and am currently using my award to help pay for tuition, textbooks and my move to New York for my fulltime job after graduation. I look forward to helping future LBSAer s with the scholarship process and hope to contribute as an alumna. Jazary Olvera

2 Carolina Rosas Graduation Date: May 2016 Major: Intended Business Administration Hometown: Hercules, CA High School: Salesian High School, Richmond, CA Interests/Activities: Running, LBSA, volunteering Prior and Current Jobs: Ernst & Young Intern, Daily Californian Dear Alumni, I want to take the time to thank you tremendously for your generous scholarship that you awarded me this past may at the annual banquet. School expenses continue to rise and every little bit of help makes a world of difference. Your scholarships are extremely thoughtful and I am so lucky to have been picked to receive one. I used the money to buy my books as well as school supplies and still have money left over to use for buying next semesters supplies and books. Books are so expensive but you have released the burden of me having to pay for them. Your scholarship not only helps me financially but also encouraged and encourages me to stay involved with LBSA and to continue to work hard in school. I am applying to Haas and am also the Director of Operations this year for LBSA. Thank you again for your support and all that you continue to do for LBSA, I am very grateful and hope to continue representing the Latino community. Carolina Rosas

3 Ariadne Valadez Graduation Date: May 2015 Hometown: Tranquillity, CA High School: Tranquillity High School, Tranquillity, CA Interests: Running, hiking and dancing when I am not busy with school, work or LBSA responsibilities. Current/Prior Jobs: Writing Tutor for 2 years because I enjoy helping other students perform well in their classes and become successful writers; Mentor to 3 seniors at Tranquillity High School with a project called Niño s Sanos Familia Sana; part of Berkeley Scholars to Cal, a group on campus that tutors low income middle school students in the areas of math and English; Fresno County Office of Education- Assistant Program Coordinator; Deloitte- Audit Intern ariadne10@berkeley.edu Dear LBSA Alumni, It is with immense gratitude that I write this letter to thank you for your generosity in helping students through the partnership of scholarships. I am a junior majoring in Business Administration and currently serve as the SVP of External Affairs for LBSA. I am passionate about my position because it allows me to leverage the LBSA sponsor network to provide internship and fulltime opportunities for our members. Coming from a rural town in the Central Valley has set additional struggles for me and LBSA has served as a support system to help me overcome these difficulties. My parents have instilled in me strong values and a desire to reach my goal of being a successful business leader. Thanks to your confidence in me, I am reminded that is it possible to accomplish my dreams and aspirations. The scholarships are extremely impactful because they help build stellar students and strengthen our experience here at Berkeley. Every semester, I strive to increase my GPA while staying involved in extra curricular activities to ensure that I am a well-rounded individual. Receiving this scholarship has made that task less difficult to undertake because it removes financial uncertainties. Once again, I thank you for believing in me and it is with extreme honor that I look forward to being part of the Alumni to continue your efforts. Ariadne Valadez

4 Tania Velasco Graduation Date: May 2014 Hometown: Long Beach, CA High School: San Pedro High School, Central San Pedro, CA Interests: Volleyball and soccer Prior and Current Jobs: Ernst & Young internship; YEAH mentor Dear LBSA Alumni Donors, Words cannot explain my gratitude to you for your financial support. This year, receiving this scholarship was especially meaningful to me not only because it enabled me to take care of my rent and book expenses for the month, but also because it re-assured me that I have an organization that supports me. Leaving home was a really big step for me and my family, but joining the LBSA group at Cal meant finding my other family and support system away from home. As a graduating senior, you have inspired me to give back to LBSA and help students that come after me. Again, thank you for all your support and Si se puede! Tania Velasco

5 Ulises Mendoza Graduation Date: May 2015 Major: Intended Economics Hometown: Lynwood, CA High School: Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School, Lynwood, CA Interests/Activities: Sports, traveling, and reading, soccer, LBSA VP of Finance Prior Internship: Intern at PwC Hello LBSA Alumni Donors, I would like to show my gratitude for your contributions to the LBSA Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship helps many of our members have a better year with a little more in their pocket and it is greatly appreciated. I know for a fact that it made a big difference for me this semester. Wherein, I was able to reduce my work-study hours and put more time into my school work. This organization has provided me with so many opportunities on campus and I m glad that our alumni continue supporting the purpose of the organization. Thank you! Best regards, Ulises Mendoza