Mary Allhoff

Donor Relations Coordinator

2021 Leaders in Action Graduates

Congratulations Class of 2021!

Thank you for supporting and encouraging our 2021 Leaders in Action graduates. We are thankful for the life transformation that has come through their education and the future of Nicaragua is brighter because of them!

Meet our University Graduates

Daysi Guadalupe Santamaria Lindo

University: University of Nicaragua in Leon

Degree: Social Work

Daysi has been a part of Leaders in Action since 2014, and she spent her final years in the program as a part of the Leaders Committee serving other scholarship students and providing them with the same experience she had in the program. She is grateful to her sponsors for their support and generosity over the years.

Michael Johan Izaguirre Moncada

University: University of Nicaragua in Somotillo

Degree: Accounting and Public Finance

Michael is honored to have been a part of Leader in Action and Puerto Impacto. His most treasured memory from the program was climbing Cerro Negro with his sponsor and other students in the program. He offers infinite thanks to his sponsor for the support that he has given him over the years.

Gema Judith Canales Mairena

University: Christian University of Nicaragua

Degree: Business Administration

As the leader of the Leaders in Action program, Gema has worked tirelessly to create memories for each student. She has experienced so much growth as the leader of the program, and she looks forward to continuing to support young students in their pursuit of education.

Maynor Manuel Riveras López

University: Christian University of Nicaragua

Degree: Business Administration

Maynor is thankful for his sponsors and their support throughout the years, especially the encouragement they have given him to overcome obstacles and barriers. He desires to be a lifetime learner and always remember the gift that he has been given in his education.

Norvin josé Landero

University: National Engineering University

Degree: Industrial Engineering

Norvin has fond memories of being a part of the Leaders in Action program specifically the monthly meetings and getting to know the other scholarship students. He would like to thank his sponsor for her support and feels especially lucky to have known her personally.

Herendyra Nassdrim Sánches Tuckler

University: International Latin American University

Degree: Social Work

Herendyra is incredibly thankful to her sponsor for the support she has offered her to reach one of her biggest dreams of an education. After graduation, she wants to continue to grow professionally in her work as a Community Advocate at Amigos for Christ.

Learn more about one of our graduates!

Throughout our lives, we are given the opportunity to meet people who inspire us, that just make us feel blessed to be part of their lives. At Amigos, we are proud to say that these opportunities are not few and far between when it comes to the people we serve. One of the greatest joys of working for a nonprofit is being able to share the stories of these incredible people who give us great hope for the future.

We met Michael when he was in his last year of high school as he was applying to be a part of our Leaders in Action program. We were immediately struck by his kindness and humility, and the young man quickly won the hearts of everyone in the interview.

Little did Michael know at the time that the interview was just the beginning of a long journey of hope and life transformation through education. After graduating from high school, Michael’s dream of going to college came true when his sponsor generously funded his college studies.

He decided to major in Public Accounting and Finance with hopes of supporting the development of his community one day. Michael never missed a day of class and always stood out as a good student. “I have always believed that people should take advantage of opportunities. They do not come very often, and that is why I always try to do my best to achieve my goals.”

"I have always believed that people should take advantage of opportunities. They do not come very often, and that is why I always try to do my best to achieve my goals."
Michael

During his last year of college, Michael was invited to participate in service days in other communities, and he did not hesitate to say yes to the opportunity. He has an incredible desire to serve people and be part of something important.

What Michael is up to now

Today, Michael is a proud graduate, and his future is bright.

“Although my time in the Leaders in Action program is over, I am eager to take what I learned and put it into practice. I am blessed to have had very beautiful experiences and moments that I will carry with me in my mind and in my heart. People trusted me and poured into me, and because of their faith in me, I can start a new path. Now, the opportunity exists for other students, just like me, to fulfill their dreams of having a quality education and a bright future.”

Today, 22-year-old Michael is working as a professional intern at a port company. This is just the beginning of more opportunities for Michael. If one thing is certain, it is that a quality education can transform lives, just as it did for our friend Michael.

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Meet our High School Graduates

José Martin Casco Rocha

José is looking forward to studying Systems Engineering at the University of Commercial Sciences in Managua and wants to continue making his sponsors and his parents proud.

Jesús Agustin Campos Abrego

Jesús will begin his studies in Public Financing at the University of Commerical Sciences in Managua next year and is he excited to join the Amigos team as a volunteer and continue to learn about the professional work environment.

Kelly Milagros Hernandez Madriz

Kelly looks forward to pursuing a career in Nursing where she hopes to make her family and community proud by serving those in need.

Milagros Elizabeth Gonzalez Jirón

Milagros plans to start her college career studying Public Finance and Accounting at the University of Commercial Sciences and she looks forward to also serving as a volunteer with the Amigos team.

Wilmer Esteven Martínez Calix

Wilmer will be taking on the University of Commercial Sciences after graduating from high school and will be studying Business Administration with the hope of one day having his own business.

Walkiria Isabel Martinez Cuevas

Walkiria is excited to use the foundation of studies she received in high school to study Medicine and Pharmaceuticals with the dream of becoming a visiting physician who consults with pharmacists.

Alisson Edith Picado Flores

Alisson is thankful for her time so far in the Leaders in Action program and can’t wait to start studying Agrarian Engineering at the International University of Antonio de Valdivieso next year.

Mauricio Vicente Palacio Altamirano

After graduating from high school, Mauricio will begin his studies at the Independent University of Chinandega in Accounting and Public Finance.

Ruth Catalina Chavarria Leyton

Ruth will begin her studies of English at the University of Chinandega next year and her dream is to one day teach English.

Juan José López Ordoñez

Juan is looking forward to continuing his development as a young professional through his studies in Industrial Engineering at the University of Commerical Sciences.

Leonardo José Saavedra Reyes

Leonardo has enjoyed the opportunities given to him through the Leaders in Action program and looks forward to continuing his studies in Industrial Engineering at the technical University of LaSalle in Leon.

Jorge Alberto Hurtado Sequeira

Jorge is thankful for the perspective that his sponsors have given him on the impact one person can have on another and is excited to start his studies of Medicine at the National University in Leon next year.

José Gabriel Pérez Bustamante

José is proud of his graduation from high school and is thankful to his sponsors for giving him the opportunity to study at a great high school and participate in the Leaders in Action program.

Bayron Julian Briones Lago

Bayron looks forward to studying Industrial Engineering at the University of Commerical Sciences in Managua and is grateful to have had the opportunity to meet his sponsor in person.

Nesley Stick Montiel Torrez

Nesley hopes to study Medicine at the National University of Nicaragua in Leon and dreams of specializing in Surgery and Oncology.

Luis Anderson Dávila Osejo

Luis is thankful for the amazing opportunity that he has had as part of the Leaders in Action program and is grateful to his sponsor for everything.

Edicsia Marbeli Gómez Aguilera

Edicsia has enjoyed serving others during her time in the Leaders in Action program and next year will begin her college career at the National University of Nicaragua studying International Relations.

We are proud to have 23 graduates from our Leaders in Action Program!

Thank you for encouraging students in Nicaragua and helping them to experience life transformation through education. If you are interested in supporting the dreams of more students in Nicaragua, you can sponsor a student or support the Leaders in Action Program.

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