2022 Scholarship

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2022 LAPFCU SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2022 LAPFCU Scholarship Awards Recipients!

LAPFCU 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

Congratulations to the 2022 LAPFCU Scholarship Awards Recipients!

LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY QUESTION: “In a world where social media is so prevalent, how can law enforcement use this as a tool to positively represent their agency and profession?”

“Law enforcement can positively use media to brake negative stereotypes about the force when applied toward bringing the community together through their service.” —Andrew Moberg (Law Enforcement Program Grand Prize Winner) “Law enforcement can effectively use multimedia social platforms to inform, inspire, motivate and create highly effective communication between police departments and the public they protect and serve.”

—Christopher Tarvin “In a world where social media is immensely prevalent, law enforcement can use this forum to positively represent their agency and profession by incorporating their communities.”

—Johanna Hipolito “Social media allows us to convey information and allows us to communicate to a more expanded network of people which can be an amazing asset for law enforcement to positively represent their agency and profession to build backrespectthathasbeendiminishedforthepastfewyears.”

—Braden Aleksy Hernandez-Mendezprotect “If law enforcement creates more social media posts where the community is engaged and raises awareness for issues surrounding the community, this will benefit law enforcement altogether in order for the community to have a better perspective of policing.”

—Jaciel Gonzalez

EVENT PROGRAM 11:00 a.m.

Meet and Greet 11:30 p.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance Edwin Hada, President/CEO National Anthem Abby Karr, Police Officer II Topanga Division Welcome Edwin Hada, President/CEO Andre Plummer, Board Chair Scholarship Awards Presentation Matt Dalton, V.P. Marketing & Business Development

“Live stream meetings would give law enforcement the opportunity to be transparent with the public by answering any questions or concerns the public may have.”

—Chase Timothy White LAPFCU 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY QUESTION: “In the current digital-first environment, we have heard leaders of some of the biggest tech companies state things like ‘formal education is not always necessary.’ What is your interpretation of this whether one chooses a career inside or outside law enforcement, and what is the relevance to how you envision your future?”

“The formal education degree has become the past high school diploma, in which it is essentially required and considered the basis for entering the workforce.

The shift of standards has made formal education all but necessary.” —Taylor Jackson (Traditional Program Grand Prize Winner)

“Formal education alone does not necessarily result in success; success often entails individual ambition or may sometimes depend on a good deal of luck.”

—Aramis Mendoza

“The information synthesis and critical thinking skills gained from taking a wide array of courses during the course of a formal education will prove invaluable whether one pursues a career inside of law enforcement or outside of it.” —Mark Valenzuela

“A future without a formal education will limit an individual from reaching their maximum career potential.” —Joseph Arujo

LAPFCU 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

“Formal education is necessary in all facets of life and can help build well-rounded, inquisitive, resilient leaders.” —Deztiny Dennis

“The answer to whether one obtains a formal education or not following high school depends on one’s future ambitions in life and career choice.”

—Cameron Hernandez

“In conjunction with the individual’s passion to protect and serve our community, education can help broaden perspective.” —Daniella Kynsky

“Although my formal education is very helpful, I ultimately view my informal experience as what will be the deciding factor on my overall capability to accomplish my career goals.”

—Makayla Sorenson

“Ultimately, people are able to achieve satisfying and high paying jobs without a degree, and in a modern world where information is available at the touch of one’s fingertips, formal education is not always needed.”

—Michelle Le

TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY QUESTION: “In the current digital-first environment, we have heard leaders of some of the biggest tech companies state things like ‘formal education is not always necessary.’ What is your interpretation of this whether one chooses a career inside or outside law enforcement, and what is the relevance to how you envision your future?”

“The formal education degree has become the past high school diploma, in which it is essentially required and considered the basis for entering the workforce.

The shift of standards has made formal education all but necessary.” —Taylor Jackson (Traditional Program Grand Prize Winner)

“Formal education alone does not necessarily result in success; success often entails individual ambition or may sometimes depend on a good deal of luck.”

—Aramis Mendoza

“The information synthesis and critical thinking skills gained from taking a wide array of courses during the course of a formal education will prove invaluable whether one pursues a career inside of law enforcement or outside of it.” —Mark Valenzuela

“A future without a formal education will limit an individual from reaching their maximum career potential.” —Joseph Arujo

LAPFCU 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

“Formal education is necessary in all facets of life and can help build well-rounded, inquisitive, resilient leaders.” —Deztiny Dennis

“The answer to whether one obtains a formal education or not following high school depends on one’s future ambitions in life and career choice.”

—Cameron Hernandez

“In conjunction with the individual’s passion to protect and serve our community, education can help broaden perspective.” —Daniella Kynsky

“Although my formal education is very helpful, I ultimately view my informal experience as what will be the deciding factor on my overall capability to accomplish my career goals.”

—Makayla Sorenson

“Ultimately, people are able to achieve satisfying and high paying jobs without a degree, and in a modern world where information is available at the touch of one’s fingertips, formal education is not always needed.”

—Michelle Le

LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY QUESTION: “In a world where social media is so prevalent, how can law enforcement use this as a tool to positively represent their agency and profession?”

“Law enforcement can positively use media to brake negative stereotypes about the force when applied toward bringing the community together through their service.” —Andrew Moberg (Law Enforcement Program Grand Prize Winner) “Law enforcement can effectively use multimedia social platforms to inform, inspire, motivate and create highly effective communication between police departments and the public they protect and serve.”

—Christopher Tarvin “In a world where social media is immensely prevalent, law enforcement can use this forum to positively represent their agency and profession by incorporating their communities.”

—Johanna Hipolito “Social media allows us to convey information and allows us to communicate to a more expanded network of people which can be an amazing asset for law enforcement to positively represent their agency and profession to build backrespectthathasbeendiminishedforthepastfewyears.”

—Braden Aleksy Hernandez-Mendezprotect “If law enforcement creates more social media posts where the community is engaged and raises awareness for issues surrounding the community, this will benefit law enforcement altogether in order for the community to have a better perspective of policing.”

—Jaciel Gonzalez

EVENT PROGRAM 11:00 a.m.

Meet and Greet 11:30 p.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance Edwin Hada, President/CEO National Anthem Abby Karr, Police Officer II Topanga Division Welcome Edwin Hada, President/CEO Andre Plummer, Board Chair Scholarship Awards Presentation Matt Dalton, V.P. Marketing & Business Development

“Live stream meetings would give law enforcement the opportunity to be transparent with the public by answering any questions or concerns the public may have.”

—Chase Timothy White LAPFCU 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

Congratulations to the 2022 LAPFCU Scholarship Awards Recipients!

LAPFCU 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECEPTION

Congratulations to the 2022 LAPFCU Scholarship Awards Recipients!

(877) 695-2732 | lapfcu.org 16150 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91406

Law Enforcement’s Premier Financial Services Provider

2022 LAPFCU SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS