She joined in SDA’s first year. Now she’s starting out as a school counselor.
Arleth Angeles-Mendoza thought she wanted to work in healthcare, but no one in her family had gone to college, and the path wasn’t clear. One of her Spanish teachers told her about a new program for Hispanic, Latino and immigrant students. It was SDA’s first year.
Through SDA’s community projects, Arleth learned to advocate for herself and for others. She describes herself as reserved. SDA kept pushing Fellows to speak up, and that carried into college, where she took part more and put herself out there.
Now she is starting her career as a school counselor, and she loves supporting the children she works with.
“My message for future Hispanic youth would be that you’re not alone. There’s others out there to support. Always reach out and remember that you’ll be fine.”
Arleth Angeles-Mendoza
