Meet the Summer 2022 Graduation Speakers

Marhama Ghari Year Up Intern at Harvard University Graduate Keynote

Ijoined Year Up to find the right path for my professional career. Year Up helped me succeed in many ways like my professional growth, networking and learning more about important life skills. Year Up core values guided me to reach my best potential, I have grown so much during my time at Year Up. I feel more confident about my work and taking the responsibilities like a leader at work. During my Year Up journey, I had the opportunity to engage with people from different backgrounds and different countries and it amazes me how diverse our Year Up community is and how others appreciate your own identity. ❧

Gia Guzman Year Up Intern at Wayfair Graduate Host

Ijoined Year Up to keep learning and developing my skills when finishing college in the pandemic felt like an impossible endeavor. Since being here, my confidence in my abilities to pick up new skills, adapt, network, and contribute positively to a team effort has grown immensely. I’m confident not only that I can (and will) complete my bachelor’s degree, but that I can (and will) work as a full-time professional to support myself while I do it. ❧

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