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First college graduates

Get inspired by the stories of seven ALFA Foundation graduates and how they found their vocation.

We are proud of your abilities, talents and achievements

Congratulations to the 47 students from ALFA Fundación’s first generation who graduated from university in 2022. We are proud that their talent and focus have driven them to complete their university degrees and start their career.

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Erika Treviño

22 years old. Mathematical Economics, University of Pennsylvania.

Current position: Research Assistant at Blueprint Labs., MIT.

Aspiration: Master’s degree in Data Science or Economics, with a focus on education.

“I would not be where I am right now, nor would I have had all the experiences I have had up to this point had it not been for the Foundation’s support.”

“Thank you for supporting so many students […] whose lives you’ve changed.”

Mauricio Araiza

23 years old. Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester.

Current position: Research Assistant at Francklab, University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Aspiration: PhD candidate at University of Wisconsin – Madison.

“I thank the Foundation for the support they gave me. […] it is one of the things that have changed my life.”

“I would like them to continue supporting boys in Mexico.”

Ximena Mercado

23 years old. Economics and Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin.

Current position: Empirical Research Fellow at Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University.

Aspiration: PhD in Economics and Public Policy to impact the design of social programs in Mexico.

“I am grateful to the Foundation for giving me a purpose.”

Clarissa Rodríguez

23 years old. Journalism, University of Texas at Austin.

Current position: Synthesis Analyst at Vaco, Google.

Aspiration: to continue her studies.

“Eternally grateful for changing my life.”

Carlos Efraín Quintero

23 years old. Mathematics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).

Current position: in application processes in California, U.S.

“Thanks to the support of the Foundation during high school, I was able to participate in various activities and competitions that helped me in my development.”

Jessica Alejandra Narváez

22 years old.
Biotechnology Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Current position: Master in Computer Science candidate at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Aspiration: to practice Bioinformatics and Genomic Data Science.

“To help young people reach their dreams in the future […] to achieve a positive change in the community.”

Erika Yazmin Treviño Alvarado

22 years old. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Current position: Process Engineer, British American Tobacco.

“I’m committed to continue contributing to society so that one day I can return all the opportunities that have been given to me.”