Jocelyn Sanders
For more than 25 years, Jocelyn Sanders built a successful career as a salon owner and licensed cosmetologist. But deep down, there were still goals she wanted to complete, like going back to school.
Robert Purcell, an EMT with 11 years of experience in ER and trauma units across the U.S., decided to pursue Respiratory Care to further his career.
After hearing positive reviews, he enrolled at Malcolm X College. Robert’s academic goals are to earn, pediatric, critical care, and respiratory certifications.
At the age of 34, balancing school and bills was challenging for him—but receiving the Romulo V. Ronquillo Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarship significantly eased his financial burden.
“The biggest stress I had was, how am I going to finish school? And how am I going to pay for school? Being the recipient of this award helped out tremendously.”
Learn more about Robert’s journey and goals below.
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