Academic Trailblazer
Victor Almodovar excels as a first-generation college graduate
Like most people, Victor Almodovar wanted to accomplish the goal of earning his college degree. He was a Puerto Rican American with very little knowledge of the English language and needed to advance his education not only to improve his standing within the U.S. Navy, but also …
by Jenna Kerwin | April 28, 2021
Caring for the Abused
Kaylin Dawson supports and cares for victims of violence
Kaylin Dawson, of Cohoes, New York, always knew she wanted to be an ER nurse, but it wasn’t until she learned about sexual assault nursing that she realized what she was meant to do. Dawson graduated from Hudson Valley Community College in 2006 with her nursing …
by Jenna Kerwin | April 27, 2021
Jill of Many Trades
Denette Buenrostro used her nursing degree as a springboard to a successful business career
Denette Buenrostro of San Antonio, Texas, is an RN and entrepreneur dedicated to improving the lives of others. She owns two medical-related businesses, Epicc Vascular and Blue Horizons Healthcare, and is in the process of growing the Buenrostro Cosmetics company …
by Jenna Kerwin | April 23, 2021
