Mercedes Ramirez - “I was a mentee of this wonderful mentoring
program. I started in this mentoring program my sophomore year until my senior
year, thanks to the advice of one of my closest friends. When I joined, three
of my friends joined the program as well. Throughout these three years, I was
able to improve my grades, define my career goals, and gain invaluable
networking skills. As a result, I became my class valedictorian with the
highest GPA.” (Mercedes earned her
bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from UC Merced.)
David James - "Mr. Polidore was my mentor (at Elevate Your G.A.M.E.). He always called me King David. I can remember so many great conversations with him on life and his business, so well. But the most lasting memory is from graduation day, when he looked deep into my eyes while gripping my hand firmly, and said he was proud of me for finishing. He assured me this was not the end but the beginning of something new. He encouraged me to keep looking forward."
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