Goldberg Scholars

Fabian is attending Macalester College and studying Medicine. Fabian attended Sequoia High School where he pursued a rigorous IB Diploma. During high school, Fabian engaged in numerous opportunities that allowed him to contribute significantly to his community and school, taking a lead role in the Dream Club at his school, raising awareness about the challenges undocumented students face and fundraising thousands of dollars for scholarships. He also participated in the annual Dream Club Conference where he co-ran multiple workshops disseminating valuable information to undocumented student populations and their allies. Fabian also attended the Stanford Pediatrics Internship Program, where he worked alongside a senior scientist researching the effects of phototherapy on bilirubin level tests and deepened his passion for biology. He has ambitions to pursue a healthcare career.

Evelyn attends UCLA and is studying Molecular & Biological Sciences. Evelyn was a top scholar at Los Altos High where she garnered honors for Biology and academic achievement. With a strong desire to pursue a career in medicine, she became a Board Member and Communications liaison for the Teen Community Emergency Response Team and an officer with the Paint 4 Change club, helping to raise awareness of the neurodivergent community. She also participated in a Yale Young Global Scholars biology program where she researched new methods to treat diabetes and took classes in metabolic syndromes, coral reefs, & regeneration of the brain. She was a dedicated tutor with Buena Vista and PALS and a committed volunteer to conservation causes like Grassroots Ecology and Deer Hollow Farm. She is pursuing her dream of going into medicine.

Adriana attends Lehigh University and is studying Mathematics. Adriana attended Castilleja School where she excelled academically while also being very involved as an advocate for young Latinas. She was a prominent member of the LatinX club on campus where she created connections with other LatinX students of all grade levels, while also being involved with the Gatornomics Robotics club. With passions in math and teaching, she has taken advantage of numerous engagement opportunities. She served as a mentor in the Halford Young Women’s Leadership program where she taught science and SEL to under-resourced 4th and 5th graders, she was a Summer Bridge TA in math, and she participated in both Girls Who Code and an AvidBank internship. She plans to major in Math.

Saul is attending Whitman College where he is studying Business. Saul attended Los Altos High School where he was a top scholar and engaged leader. He was an elected member of Student Council, in the Latino Student Union, and a founding member of a journalism club. Along with a passion for roller skating and a job as a barista, he devoted a great deal of time to family caregiving, tutoring, translation, and additional help for his parents. In the summer of 2023 he secured a law internship with Ropes & Gray and also enjoyed serving as a Cabin Leader for Walden West Science Camp. An entrepreneur at heart, Saul has launched his own business - Saul’s Sweets - while also creating new items for his family’s taco business. Saul will pursue his dream of a business career, including possibly running his own accounting firm.

Valeria is a student at University of Southern California studying Sociology, Government, and Public Policy. Valeria was a scholar at Woodside Priory School where she flourished as a champion for DEI inclusion on campus with a very clear socially conscious vision and ambition. She was highly motivated and engaged as a leader both inside and outside the classroom, heading up Latinos Unidos, chairing the Daraja Club, serving as a Retreat Leader, playing varsity volleyball for 4 years, and earning the school’s highest award - Benedictine Scholars. Valeria also actively served her community as a commissioner, youth liaison, and Chair of the San Mateo Youth Commission, as well as participating in the Boys and Girls State government program. With experience at the Yale Global Scholars “Solving Global Challenges” program and at the SDXCO summer program in Sociology & Political Science, Valeria aspires to become a changemaker and community leader through studies of Sociology, Government, and Public Policy.

Destiny attends Lafayette College and is studying Business and Entrepreneurship. Destiny attended Crystal since 6th grade and has dreams of excelling in business as a community leader in the nonprofit world. She engaged extensively at her school helping to build stronger communities and create cultures of belonging, serving as President of the Hispanic Alianza Club, member of the People of Color Club, an Admissions Ambassador, and captain of the varsity soccer team. Destiny dedicated herself to the Sheriff's Activity League throughout high school, becoming a state leader for the organization, volunteering countless hours to community causes, and recently being awarded Youth of the Year. Her activities include being a club soccer player, former summer intern at Ropes and Gray and sports coach for summer camps,

Analisa attends Bowdoin College where she is studying STEM subjects. Analisa was a top scholar at Castilleja School where she excelled academically and as a leader in the community. She served on Castilleja’s DEI Leadership Committee, as an Admissions Ambassador, a Senior Peer Advisor, and mentor to incoming 9th graders. With a strong interest in STEM, Analisa was also the co-president of the STEMx club, participating in National Science Bowl competitions, and attended the Yale Young Global Scholars summer program in Innovation in Science and Technology. Analisa is also devoted to human and animal rights causes, with regular volunteering at Pets in Need and a summer Global Leadership service trip to Costa Rica to work with rescued animals. She intends to explore a wide variety of STEM related majors in college.

Diana attends Lehigh University and is studying Computer Engineering. Diana was a top STEM scholar at Castilleja School where she successfully pursued the most rigorous course load available in STEM and across all subjects. With a strong interest in majoring in Computer Engineering, Diana has been a member of the Castilleja Robotics team, an extern at META where she worked on an Open Arts project and developed skills in Unity and Python, and an Electrical Engineering summer intern with Skydio where she worked on autonomous drones. She engages with her community as a promoter and connector to the Latino community through Redwood City, as well as through her passion for dance with the Mexico Vivo troupe. Diana is pursuing a Computer Engineering degree.

Michelle attends the University of Redlands is studying Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Ethnic Studies. Michelle graduated from Mercy High School where she devoted herself to leadership and numerous clubs and activities. She was a VP of the New Now Student Advocacy Club, a school Ambassador, served as a Student Council Rep, mentored younger students through Link Crew, and was a committed volunteer. A dedicated and perennial Peninsula Bridge volunteer, Michelle was a Bridge Ambassador, a summer English and Activities TA, and now serves on the Alumni Board. Michelle also devoted time to Vida Verde Leadership outdoor training and a Stanford Law and Trial summer Envision program where she cemented a love for government. .

Natalie is attending Bryn Mawr College, studying Art, Architecture and Linguistics. Natali graduated from Crystal Springs Uplands School where she excelled academically and as a leader in the DEI space. She was the current co-president of Gender Sexuality Alliance, a past co-president of Latinos Unidos, and was selected to attend the National Student Diversity Leadership Conference in EDI. She was also designated to represent Crystal’s diversity efforts on the Bay Area High School student Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Association. A gifted artist and linguist, Natali’s senior project used cyanotype photography, and she traveled to Madrid in the summer of 2023 for an ISEEE immersion program in language, culture, and architecture. She continues to pursue both Spanish and French. Natali was accepted early to Bryn Mawr where she will pursue her dream of going into museum studies.

Melanie attends Union College and is studying Mechanical Engineering. Melanie attended Menlo School where she was a successful student-athlete dedicated to STEM. She participated in the Women in STEM monthly forums to gain exposure to various STEM careers, helped mentor younger Latinas through Kickstart, Homework Club and Latinos Unidos, gained valuable coding experience through Hack the Hood, and devoted considerable time to engineering projects in the Whittaker Lab. A skilled varsity basketball player throughout high school, she was also a player on the inaugural girls’ flag football team and joined the Menlo track team, while also enjoying biking and weight lifting as favorite hobbies. Melanie dreams of a career helping to create new biomedical devices for athletes.

Marycruz attends Bryn Mawr College and is studying Biological Sciences. Marycruz graduated from Eastside College Prep where she developed strong passions for scientific research and forensics. Through Bridge, she secured a lab internship in the summer-long Stanford SIMR program where she researched and presented on Methods for Translational Research in Cardiovascular Medicine. She also presented to first responders on Natural Language Processing for Disaster Relief through a Cal Berkeley AI program. Marycruz was actively engaged in the Eastside Leadership and Interact volunteer clubs as well as Varsity Soccer at school, and proudly volunteered for RISE mentoring youth and participated in an AMIGOS service trip to Costa Rica to support female-owned businesses.

Jordan is attending Gonzaga University, studying Mechanical Engineering. Jordan was a top student at Hillsdale High School and has a promising career ahead of him in mechanical engineering. He pursued the most rigorous classes at Hillsdale across all subjects, especially in the STEM areas where he’s developed a keen interest in physics and math. He was involved as a leader for the Hillsdale Chess Club, while also participating in the Capital Group Investment Series and Vida Verde Leadership programs. Through Peninsula Bridge, he has dedicated himself to leadership and mentorship opportunities, including serving as a Math TA in the summer program and being selected as an Ambassador.

Joaquin attends Lehigh University and is studying Engineering. Joaquin attended Serra High School where he excelled as a STEM student. Through advanced STEM classes in Physics and Computer Science and math, Joaquin cemented a solid STEM foundation while gaining hands-on experience in the Santa Clara Engineering summer program where he discovered an affinity for electrical engineering. He was a devoted mentor to younger Latinos through the Big Brother program and the Encounter Leader Corps Team at Serra. He was also an avid soccer player for both club and school, was a co-captain of volleyball, all while assuming many family responsibilities, including a part time job doing administrative work for his father’s gardening business. .

Michelle is attending UCLA, and is part of the Program for Excellence in Education and Research in the Sciences (PEERS) program and the Academic Advancement program (AAP) studying Neuroscience. Michelle was a top scholar at Los Altos High with a passion and dedication to her neuroscience and STEM research. She completed the Stanford neurodiversity summer program where she presented on an Autism resource website and was also selected as a student for Stanford Clinical Neuroscience Immersion where she engaged in neurology, neuroplasticity, & neurolaw lectures. She also completed independent research in ASD through a summer Polygence mentorship with a Stanford Neuroscience PhD student. To raise awareness of neurodivergence, Michelle founded and led the Paint for Change Neurodivergence club at Los Altos High. She also facilitated the completion of STEM lesson plans for K-5th students as a Cooline Kids STEM intern, volunteered as a teaching assistant in art and ASL for the Community School for Music & Arts, and worked at Capelo’s Barbecue.