SINGLE MOM SCHOLARS
JUNE 2025 GRADUATES
ADELE BAKER
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts in Education
ESL Emphasis
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
In the fall she will be teaching second grade at Booth-Fickett Elementary School. In a year or two, she would like to pursue her master’s degree.
Children: Brayden and Adele
BRIANNA FISHER
Carrington College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Working in the cardiac intensive care unit at TMC as a nurse.
Children: Kendal and Hailey
ANA MARIA COYOTE
Pima Community College
Associate of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PLANS FOR
THE FUTURE
Starting a Welding and Fabrication Certificate at Pima Community College in the Fall 2025
Children: Ke-kelem
ALICIA FULLER
Arizona State University Bachelor of Social Work PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Started her Master of Social Work degree and will start interning at Veteran Affairs in August 2025. After completing her accelerated master’s program, she will apply to be a psychiatric social worker at Veterans Affairs to help veterans in crisis.
Children: Marquis and Avery
JULIA GASTELUM
Carrington College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Currently working as a pediatric home health nurse and PCU nurse at Banner Hospital. Plans to go back to school in the fall for her Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Children: Mateo and Julianna
AUDREY GOOCH
Grand Canyon University Bachelors of Business
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Working on a Bachelor of Nursing degree at GCU.
Children: Navaeh, Addison, Troy, and Ella
SHANNON HOUSE
Pima Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Accepted an offer at Banner-Labor & Delivery, and plans return for her BSN in spring 2026 at ASU. Also looking forward to a vacation on the beach and diving into her book list.
Children: Braxton
TIMEKA LARRY
Arizona College of Nursing
Bachelors of Science in Nursing PLANS FOR
THE FUTURE
Continue my employment with Banner Medical Center in their observation unit.
Children: Nubia, Zayvia, and Marc
RHIANON MOLINA
Pima Community College Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Moving to California this summer and planning to continue her education for her Bachelor of Nursing as soon as possible.
Children: Adrealla
SHAYANNA NAGY
Pima Community College
IT Support Specialist Certificate
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Working on associates of cyber security degree and earning more certifications like Security+ and CISSP. Looking to gain hands-on experience to protect people and data.
Children: Damien, Ezekiel, and Izmael
EKEJIRHO “KAY” OJI
Pima Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Offered a job at Northwest Houghton starting in August 2025. Will be completing her BSN at GCU over the summer.
Children: Nolan and Aidan
APRIL PARRA
Bryan College Bachelors of Public Health
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Wants to utilize her degree to help combat health disparities in underprivileged populations.
Children:
Anthony and Sanyah
FERYENI PEREZ
Arizona College of Nursing Bachelors of Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Launching her nursing career on a med/surg unit to develop a robust clinical foundation. She plans to return to school in the future to get a master’s degree.
Children: Aurora
NOUR QASEM
Pima Community College Associate in Liberal Arts
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Starting the dental hygiene program at Pima Community College in August 2025
Children: Abdul, Saif, and Alma
DONNA ROMMEL
Pima Community College
License Practical Nurse Certificate
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Taking prerequisites for the Pima Community College LPN to RN Bridge Program
Children: Kyle, Karson, and Jurnie
LAUREN WARD
Arizona College of Nursing Bachelors of Nursing
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Starting at Northwest Hospital in a Medical Surgical Unit in July. She is also considering returning to school for a master’s in leadership, and she would one day like to join the Peace Corps!
Children: Benjamin and Madison
