Chicago - Spotlight: Looking toward the future

Maria Barbosa (right), a Chicago paralegal, will be mentoring Elizabeth (left), a sophomore at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, for the next three years to help her transform her dreams of college into reality.

 

What's your dream that college will help make a reality?   "My dream is to be a cardiologist. I want to go to a good college and be a doctor. My dream has always been to be the first in the family to go to graduate."   -- Elizabeth M., of Pilsen, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School

What has been the best part about volunteering?   "One of the best parts of Minds Matter has been developing a strong relationship with Elizabeth that will hopefully continue once the program is over. I am really excited about being able to positively influence her future and help her get into the best university possible."   -- Maria Barbosa, Elizabeth's mentor

 

About our Students: Our students typically carry a 3.6 GPA, participate in extracurricular activities, and have an average household income of $25,000. Many are the first in their families to attend college.   About our Mentors: Minds Matter Chicago is 100% volunteer based. Our Chicago mentors tend to be recent graduates, ethnically diverse, and employed at top Chicago-area companies.