Congratulations to our 2010
UWC Scholarship Winners

Jenna Marie Boostrom

Jenna is a 28 year-old student in Speech Language Pathology at CU. She received her BA from Knox College in 2004 and then worked as community educator for La Puente Home Inc. (AmeriCorps Volunteer) in rural Alamosa, CO. In 2007 she underwent surgery that left her unable to speak for several weeks. This experience led to her desire to help people with communication disorders. She is using her background in social work, international studies, and rural issues to bring a unique perspective to her studies. She has worked with patients ranging from Spanish-speaking preschoolers to patients with Parkinson’s Disease and those recovering from stroke. Her volunteer activities include: a group study member of “Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women” (ENDOW); a staff assistant volunteer at Boulder Shelter for the Homeless; a member of the Schola Latin Chant Choir; and a religious studies’ teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Jenna has a 3.87 GPA and plans to work at a school or hospital in rural Colorado after finishing her MA degree.

Priscilla Darlene Carlson

Priscilla is a 32 year-old Broadcast News and Political Science student. She has a severe brittle bone disability, and relies on a power wheelchair for mobility. In high school, she was discouraged from pursuing college studies because of her disability and lived with limited mobility due to poor handicap accessibility in the Midwest. After high school, Priscilla held a full-time customer service job as a Lead Trainer/Assistant Manager. She joined disability advocacy groups and worked in Washington, DC and with her state legislatures in North Dakota to change public policy on disability-related issues. After spending time in Colorado with friends, she decided to move to Colorado to pursue her dream of a college degree because she could live independently in Colorado. Priscilla attended Front Range Community College until July 2009, where she held numerous student government positions. She volunteered during the Democratic National Convention and the 2008 presidential campaign. Since transferring to CU Boulder, she has been a member of the Pedestrian Safety and Disability Task Force and two other leadership groups. Priscilla maintains a 3.78 GPA and hopes to work in broadcast news and public policy.

Emma Carey Lee

Emma is a 27 year-old Psychology major. She showed outstanding athletic and academic achievements in high school until she had heart surgery. A lengthy recovery and the failure of the school system to provide a way for her to make up her lost class time led to a drop in her grades and no possibility of her rejoining the swimming and wrestling teams. She dropped out of high school during her sophomore year. A year later she passed the GED exam and obtained a diploma. She moved to Wisconsin with a boyfriend and worked for five years to support him into his Ph.D. studies. When the relationship dissolved, she returned to Colorado and supported herself by creating “Canine Communications,” a small business. After attending Mesa State College for two years, she transferred to CU Boulder. She has extensive volunteer activities including lecturing at Job Corps, and as a Stray Enrichment Volunteer for the Larimer Humane Society. Emma has a 3.72 GPA and plans to pursue graduate studies in cognitive sciences after graduation from CU.

Luz Maria Trevizo

Luz is a junior in Business finance. She came to the USA at age 17 unable to speak English. She enrolled at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) to learn English. She managed to save money for college and support herself by working at a hotel in Glenwood Springs. She received her Associate of Arts degree in 2007 from CMC. Luz worked for several real estate and development companies learning organizational and financial skills. At Village Homes, she specialized in marketing strategies in the Latino market and received several sales awards. She says the most exciting day of her life was the day she was accepted to the Leeds School of Business. She is a member of the Real Estate Club. She has conducted financial aid workshops as a volunteer for the Pre-Collegiate program to promote early college awareness among high school and middle school students and their parents. Emma has a passion for the real estate business, has a 3.35 GPA, and hopes to become a successful business owner after she completes her education.