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Career and Job Resources

New Wave-Maker Success Framework Outlines Path to College Graduation and Beyond

At Making Waves Foundation, we have a new recipe for impact: the Wave-Maker Success Framework. Based on insights from students and the expertise that our coaches have been implementing for years, this framework consolidates our tried-and-true college success program and coaching resources in a way that establishes an entry point for students and a measurable plan for their college and career success.

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Making Waves Education Foundation October 7, 2022
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Career and Job Resources

Wave-Makers Recycling Their Success: From Making Waves Academy to UC Berkeley Law

“It is an absolutely amazing feeling to know that I have made history,” shared Leajé Morris, the first Making Waves Academy alumni to graduate from UC Berkeley School of Law and the first in her family to become a lawyer. “It is truly unreal and is an absolute blessing. I would not be here without God, my mother, my Making Waves family, and the discipline that I have maintained throughout this process,” she shared. “It is very gratifying to know that I can inspire other young students of color, especially those who come from a similar background as I do.”

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Bonnie Shea October 5, 2022
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Career and Job Resources

Putting Passion into Practice and Advancing Health Equity with a Degree in Public Health

“Reaching college graduation is evidence for me that I can do anything and that I’m strong,” shared Alison Paxtor, a Wave-Maker and first-generation college graduate. Now with a newly minted degree in health sciences from California State University, East Bay, Alison has been putting her studies and her passion into action — making healthcare more equitable and improving care for underserved communities.

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Bonnie Shea August 2, 2022
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Coaching For College

Moments That Made Waves This Graduation Season

Celebrating more than 75 Making Waves Academy graduates and more than 100 Wave-Maker college graduates, plus welcoming new Wave-Makers into our college success program were among the moments that made waves this graduation season.

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Bonnie Shea July 19, 2022
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Coaching For College

14 Pittsburg High School Graduates Earn Scholarships and Coaching for College from Making Waves Foundation

Making Waves Foundation recently granted scholarships and one-to-one coaching support for college for 14 graduates from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, California. The 14 students joining the Wave-Maker community from Pittsburg are planning to go to a range of four-year colleges and universities as well as two-year community colleges. The majority will be first-generation college students.

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Bonnie Shea June 29, 2022
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Career and Job Resources

Graduating College, With Determination and With Honors

As she graduates from Cal State East Bay and moves on to work at the California State Bar, Wave-Maker and first-generation student Jennifer Diaz is taking a moment to reflect on her experiences and accomplishments, including completing a restorative justice internship and graduating with honors.

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Bonnie Shea May 27, 2022
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Coaching For College

Choosing the Right Fit for College: Top 3 Factors to Consider 

Higher education can be a game-changer for your and your family’s future. As you celebrate this momentous achievement, you might be thinking: “how do I go about making a decision?” The Making Waves College and Alumni Program team shares the top three factors to consider when choosing the right fit for college. 

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Dr. Kristina Wright March 28, 2022
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Scholarship and Financial Aid

Helping Families Find Their Financial Fit

Choosing where to attend college is one of life’s big decisions. When making this choice, it is important for families to consider various perspectives on

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Making Waves Education Foundation January 29, 2021
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