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Hey DSF Scholars and Alumni!
Join DSF Alum and AAC Social Media Co-Chair Rosaisela at the 11th Annual DSF Scholar Summit on March 6! 🎉
A day of meaningful workshops, powerful connections, and bold conversations about courage, leadership, and navigating challenges. ✨
Check your email to RSVP and don’t miss it!
¡Conviértete en DSF Scholar! 🎓
La solicitud de la Beca DSF ya está disponible hasta el 1 de mayo e invitamos a las personas graduadas de las Escuelas Públicas de Denver (DPS) a aplicar. La solicitud es corta, fácil y no requiere ensayo.
Las personas graduadas elegibles de DPS deben:
✅ Cumplir con los requisitos de promedio académico (GPA) e Índice de Ayuda Estudiantil (SAI)
✅ Asistir o planear asistir a un colegio asociado con DSF en Colorado (técnico, comunitario o de 4 años)
Visita el enlace en nuestro perfil para ver todos los detalles y aplicar.
Become a DSF Scholar! 🎓
The DSF Scholarship application is now open through May 1, and we invite @denverpublicschools graduates to apply. The application is short and easy, with no essay required.
Eligible DPS grads must:
✅ Meet GPA and SAI requirements
✅ Attend or plan to attend a DSF College Partner in Colorado (technical, community, or 4-year)
Visit the link in our bio for full details and to apply!
In honor of National Mentorship Month, we are celebrating DSF’s incredible Mentorship Program. 💙
Made up of DSF Scholars, Alumni, staff, donors, and community partners, this year-long program connects students and recent grads with mentors who come together every other month at DSF mentorship gatherings, while also building meaningful connections beyond these official moments.
Mentorship is a powerful resource for both mentees and mentors. Mentees gain expanded networks, confidence, and self-awareness, while mentors develop leadership skills and valuable experience along the way. While some mentorships are structured through programs like this one, mentorship can look different for everyone. What matters most is finding someone who can offer guidance and support, professionally and sometimes personally, and showing up with a willingness to both give and grow together. 💡
At DSF, we’re kicking off the new year by celebrating our incredible staff members reaching work anniversaries throughout January! From 1 to 6 years, each team member brings unique talents and passion to our work, supporting and advancing the DSF mission every single day. 🎉
We’re so grateful for each person who has found their way to DSF and for the time, energy, and dedication they share with us. Join us in celebrating these amazing milestones and the people behind them!
1 year:
Yesenia Bonilla-Cardenas | DSF College Advisor at Northeast Early College
Christina Mule | DSF College Advisor at Bruce Randolph High School
2 years:
Caitlin Mendenhall | DSF College Advisor at East High School
Citlalith Medrano | DSF Campus Advisor at Community College of Denver
3 years:
Kimberley Villegas | Marketing and Communications Manager
Steph Yazell | Assistant Director of Success Advisement
4 years:
Evan Wilder | Creative Design Manager
6 years:
Juliana Gerk | Director of Events
Emily Webster | DSF Lead College Advisor at Thomas Jefferson High School
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DSF Scholars, mark your calendar! 🎉
The 11th Annual DSF Scholar Summit is coming up on March 6! ⌛ Guided by this year’s theme, Becoming Bold: Your Path & Your Power, DSF Alum and session presenter Dominique will lead a Courageous Growth session focused on staying grounded, building on what’s already working, and practicing boldness through small, meaningful steps.
Be sure to keep an eye out for DSF emails to learn more and RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there. 🎉
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and education.
Dr. King entered Morehouse College as an early-admission student at just 15 years old, where he began to shape his vision for education and leadership. In his student publication he wrote “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
As we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, we at DSF remain inspired to continue breaking down systemic barriers and creating equitable pathways to college and career success for Denver students.
Join us in congratulating Ismael Garcia, DSF’s newest Values Valedictorian! 🎉
Chosen by his peers, this honor recognizes a staff member who truly embodies DSF’s core values: Innovation, Integrity, Relationships, Learning, Leadership, and Equity. With more than six years at DSF, Ismael supports three DSF Future Center high schools – Abraham Lincoln, Bruce Randolph, and Manual High School – as DSF’s TRIO Assistant Director. Known by many as “Smiley,” his contagious energy is felt across DSF and throughout the high schools he serves.
We are grateful for the heart, dedication, and intention he brings to work every single day, and we’re honored to celebrate him as DSF’s latest Values Valedictorian. Give it up for Ismael! 🌟🎉
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