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Ro-Suhana Hafiz

  • Nicole Mays

Ro-Suhana Hafiz is a first-generation Rohingya born in Malaysia and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her parents, originally from Burma, came to the United States to give their children the chance to achieve the American Dream. A graduate of Reynolds High…

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Snapshots from the new FAFSA front

  • Allie Benzshawel
  • Oregon

Since the United States Department of Education announced a significant overhaul to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) more than a year ago, educators, financial aid experts and community-based organizations have teamed up to help students navigate the…

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Amelia Perez

  • Nicole Mays

Amelia has been a part of College Possible since 2021 when she joined as a student herself. As a first-generation student of color as well as an unaccompanied youth, Amelia has faced many challenges that have hindered her college journey…

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Lily Beck

  • Nicole Mays

Lily Beck joined the ambassador board because she sees education as a catalyst for change and opportunity. After experiencing the challenges of getting to college herself and supporting her peers through facilitating student programming at Oregon State, she saw how…

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RaNay Pfister

  • Nicole Mays

RaNay is a 2nd-year business administration student at Willamette University with a passion for leadership and community building. They have been actively involved in the WU Residence Hall Association (RHA) and her sorority, and have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing…

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Anthony Preciado

  • Nicole Mays

Anthony was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He is a first-generation student. He graduated from McDaniel High School in 2022. He spent his first two years at Portland Community College and then transferred to Oregon State University to pursue…

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Tony Trinh

  • Nicole Mays

Tony is an incoming first-year student at Oregon State University, majoring in bio health sciences on the pre-dentistry track. During his free time, he enjoys venturing into new experiences with his friends such as cooking, trying new foods and exploring…

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