Our Vision
Better prepare latinx students for their journey into higher education. This would then aid in increasing overall college enrollment and graduation of first generation latinx students.
Our Mission
We hope to encourage and help latinx students dream big and achieve their goals. By providing information and resources to students we hope to better position them for a successful and promising future!
One of the first steps is working towards leveling the playing field. The Ortiz Avila Familia works to provide various resources for students and families:
One of the first steps is working towards leveling the playing field. The Ortiz Avila Familia works to provide various resources for students and families:
- Highlighting successful latinx professionals for students to learn about various career options and journeys
- Ortiz Avila Familia Scholarship - provide financial assistance
- Coaching/Mentoring & Workshops - help students and families navigate the application process, financial aid, navigating your first year in college
We hope to serve students in many ways. If you there is something that you would like to see or get help in, we want to know! Please share with us what you feel would be truly helpful.
All ideas and suggestions can be entered via the google form.
All ideas and suggestions can be entered via the google form.