The biggest impact I have accomplished within my community and work is being able to work as a nursing assistant. While a large number of people were unable to go to work during the horrid pandemic, I was fortunate to be able to continue helping all our clients, making sure they were cared for physically and emotionally during this time of fear. I have learned how the smallest gestures can make a large impact in someones life. I have been so grateful helping those in need and look forward to continuing to do so as I advance onto my RN license. As for my family, I have always been their advocate in whichever they need, medical, legal, and financial. As a first generation and bilingual college graduate, I take pride in being able to help my family with the education and opportunities I have gained. 10,000 Degrees has helped me jumpstart my educational experience, independence, and overall success as an adult. Being exposed to the educational opportunities I can achieve as early as a sophomore in high school by 10,000 Degrees, has helped me continue striving for my goals and has given me the confidence to become a successful individual.
Alumni Story
Adriana Ascencion Cisneros
10,000 Degrees Alum
Santa Rosa Junior College Nursing Program, 2025
Mills College, 2019
2023 Alumni Changemaker Honoree
“I take pride in being able to help my family with the education and opportunities I have gained.”
2023 Alumni Changemaker Honoree
“As a first generation and bilingual college graduate, I take pride in being able to help my family with the education and opportunities I have gained.”