Meet the Current Legacy Leaders

2022 Cohort

Abigail Lorenz

Abigail Lorenz

Major: Art
Hometown: Carrollton, TX

Ann Pulido

Ann Pulido

Major: Biology
Hometown: McKinney, Texas
Career Goal: Be a doctor of nurse practitioner

Blake Bailey

Blake Bailey

Major: Nursing
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Career Goal: to be a nurse

Britaney ZacariasHernandez

Britaney ZacariasHernandez

Major: Psychology
Career Goal: become a Forensic Psychologist who works in the Justice System

Catalina Coronado

Catalina Coronado

Major: Kinesiology
Hometown:  Irving, Texas
Career Goal: I want to be able to work at a hospital (specifically the Carrell Clinic in Dallas), ranging from teenage to elders, and be able to help them gain their strength and motion back.

Elizabeth Wickstrom

Elizabeth Wickstrom

Major: History
Hometown: Laredo, TX
Career Goal: Attorney

I feel blessed to be given the opportunity to participate in the Legacy Leaders Program to develop and enhance my leadership skills. This program will impact my career and future.

Erin Hall

Erin Hall

Major: Kinesiology Pre-PT
Hometown - Springtown, TX
Career Goal - Pediatric Physical Therapist

I hope while in Legacy Leaders I can grow in my leadership abilities. I know this organization will help me network and grow in skills that will help me in my future occupation. 

Gillian Hayes

Gillian Hayes

Major: Political Science
Hometown: Cedar Hill, TX
Career Goal: Run a non-profit

Jianna Garcia

Jianna Garcia

Major: Nutrition Sciences with an emphasis on Dietetics
Hometown: Aubrey, Texas
Career Goal: I am studying to become a pediatric registered dietitian. I hope to gain skills that will help me communicate and work efficiently with others.

One thing I love about Legacy Leaders is how inclusive and friendly we all are. We have our own little family and it made the transition to college so nice having a group of friends built in with this scholarship.

Makenna Kirkwood

Makenna Kirkwood

Major: Music Therapy 
Hometown: Royse City, Texas 
Career Goal: Open my own practice.

I am honored to be a part of Legacy Leaders and hope to learn great responsibility from this program

Marlee Shearer

Marlee Shearer

Major: Psychology
Hometown: McKinney, TX
Career Goal: Be a therapist for first responders

Marlene Schaffer

Marlene Schaffer

Major: History
Hometown: College Station, TX
Career Goal: I hope to become a museum curator!

Legacy Leaders has given me the amazing opportunity to further not only my education, but also my leadership and interpersonal skills. It is a program that has forever changed my life, and for that I am extremely thankful.

Nahla Jemal

Nahla Jemal

Major: Nursing 
Hometown:  Rowlett, TX
Career Goal: Nurse

Patricia Martinez

Patricia Martinez

Major: Social Work
Hometown: Mesquite, TX
Career Goal: Become a social worker

Legacy Leaders has enabled me to grow in my personal career goals, and has taught me the importance of leadership and giving back to the community.

Raegan Standifer

Raegan Standifer

Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
Career Goal:

Toya Eronwu

Toya Eronwu

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Cedar Hill, TX
Career Goal: Psych Nurse

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