Maria Angelica

EOP was my academic gift that I always knew I wanted and did not know existed. I am eternally grateful to the EOP staff years ago, that recognized the work ethic (and potential) of a young girl. They taught and convinced me to look deeper within myself and completed the academic gaps my biological family could not help with. EOP also provided a much needed respite and home away from home. The achievement of earning my college degree, while affirming my desire to be a lifelong learner lead to the discovery and passion of helping others.

EOP planted a seed of service, using the tools I learned that are applicable in both personal and professional areas of life. I now have the privilege to change lives as mine was transformed years ago by serving as the EOP Outreach & Admissions Counselor for my own college campus (that young girl would have never believed it back then). EOP changed my family tree, literally, which is the root and core reason for its existence, such that we each leave a legacy for the next generation.