Olivia Beltran Scholarship

Olivia will always be remembered as a powerful advocate for her community, a catalyst for change, and a devoted mother. Her work spanned a wide range of issues, including civil rights, environmental sustainability, Indigenous rights, affordable housing, LGBTQ+ rights, workers’ rights, women’s rights, and mental health, among many others. Olivia received numerous accolades at the city, county, and state levels in recognition of her tireless efforts.

Guided by the core values of integrity, service, and courage, Olivia dedicated herself to uniting people in the pursuit of essential rights and resources for their community. She recognized the transformative power of solidarity and was unafraid to confront formidable challenges on behalf of those who were marginalized. Olivia believed in the importance of building connections across diverse groups, consistently organizing youth, parents, and elders to uplift one another’s strengths.

She championed the inherent worth of every individual, advocating for the belief that everyone deserves a fulfilling life and the chance to pursue their dreams—regardless of socioeconomic background, legal status, gender, religious belief, or race. Olivia was particularly passionate about expanding access to higher education for marginalized youth, inspiring countless young people to aspire to professional and academic excellence, encouraging them to overcome imposter syndrome and embrace their unique contributions.