Meet the 2022 Scholars

She plans to attend John Hopkins University and major in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Her career plans are to become an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. “To join the two percent of physicians who are Black females, working tirelessly to ensure that their communities have equitable access to quality healthcare.” She participated in a variety of extracurricular activities including: UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute Summer Student Research Program, President of the Black Student Union, Co-President of the California Scholarship Federation, Secretary of the Environmental Club, and played on the Varsity Girls Tennis Team.

He plans to attend Santa Clara University and major in Bioengineering. He wants to utilize his college education and internship research to change the medical standard/devices for diabetic patients. James participated in a range of extracurricular activities including: Varsity Basketball, NAACP Imani Youth Council, Link Crew Captain, Omega Academy of Excellence, 100 Black Men Mentoring Program, National Society of Black Engineers.

She plans to attend Texas Southern University with a biology major and obtain her degree as a Registered Nurse. She desires to work at a small clinic in a low poverty area to give back to the community. Her extracurricular activities included: Black Student Union, Chevron Future Leader Program, EOYDC Pathway to College, Administrative Intern/Youth Leader.

She plans on attending Louisana State University and major in journalism. She would like to be a sports journalist and to be able to inter athletes and get insights on how they are felling and what their thoughts are before the game begins. Joy participated in a number of extracurricular activities including: Jack and Jill, Inc. as Vice-President, Black Student Union, Athletic Service Club, Varsity and Mustang Soccer Club.

He plans to attend Howard University and major in computer science. He wants to create a company that expands education to the youth of marginalized, particularly African American communities. His extracurricular activities included: Boy Scouts, Senior Patrol Leader, Hidden Genius, Youth Educator, Cross Country and Track & Field, Jazz Band.

He plans to attend the University of San Diego and major in pre-med. He wants to become a primary care sports physician. He participated in a variety of extracurricular activities including: African American Student Union, President, San Leandro High Kiwanis Club, Green Scholars Program, Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program, National Society of High School Scholars, Coro Youth Leadership Program, 100 Black Men Mentoring and National Youth Leadership Program.

She plans to attend Howard University and major in Art History. He wants to become a traveling Art Curator for different museums. Her extracurricular activities included: Cheer Team, Track Team, Black Student Union, EOYDC Pathway to College.

She plans to attend Texas Southern University and major in Business Administration. She wants to go into managing or find an engaging career working with kids. While in high school she participated in various extracurricular activities including: Jason Kidd’s Select AAU Team, Varsity Track Team, Culture and Traditions Club, Sports News Broadcasting Club, BBQ Club.

She plans to attend UC Berkeley and major in psychology. She would like to become a licensed child psychologist with the goal of opening her own family therapy practice, specializing in children and youth. Her extracurricular activities included: Coordinator of the Oakland Technical Hyphy Bulldogs Dance Team, President of Black Student Union, African American Student Action Program, Climate Justice Club, College Track Oakland Program, Girl Scouts of Northern California, and Positive Steps Program.