Ms. Desteny Navarro is a 2022 Bridge Field Worker Scholarship recipient. Desteny graduated from Lindsay High School in Lindsay, California and will attend College of the Sequoias, then transfer to a four-year university to major in nursing. Desteny graduated with a 3.6 GPA, was an active member of Associated Student Body leadership, and volunteered to support food drives, mask giveaways, and Christmas gift distributions.

Mr. Favian Zamudio is a 2022 Field Worker Scholarship recipient. Favian graduated from Arvin High School in Arvin, California and will attend UC Berkley to major in writing. Favian graduated with a 4.44 GPA. He also graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Communication from Bakersfield College. Favian made the Principal’s List and Honor Roll every semester at Arvin High School.

Mr. Frank Fernandes is a 2022 Agricultural Scholarship recipient. Frank graduated from Mission Oak High School in Tulare, California and will attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to major in agricultural systems management. Frank graduated with a 4.12 GPA and received a Seal of Biliteracy for his four years of proficiency in English and Portuguese. Frank completed his Career Technical Education in agricultural mechanics at Mission Oak High School, and was an active member of the California Scholarship Federation, Tulare FFA, and the Society for Portuguese American Students.

Ms. Hannah Villaruz is a 2022 Field Worker Scholarship recipient. Hannah graduated from Cesar E. Chavez High School in Delano, California and will attend California State University, Bakersfield to major in nursing. Hannah graduated with a 4.28 GPA, and received the Superintendent’s Honor Roll every semester at Cesar E. Chavez High School. She also served as the Associated Student Body Publicity Commissioner.

Ms. Isabella Ribeiro is a 2022 Agricultural Scholarship recipient. Isabella graduated from Tulare Western High School in Tulare, California and will attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo to major in agricultural communications. Isabella graduated with a 4.29 GPA and in many leadership roles with the Tulare FFA program, including Tulare Chapter President and San Joaquin Regional President. In addition to her various leadership roles, Isabella was a member of the varsity a swim team and an avid community service volunteer.

Ms. Perla Ortiz is a 2022 Bridge Field Worker Scholarship recipient. Perla graduated from Tulare Western High School in Tulare, California and will attend College of the Sequoias, then plans to transfer to Fresno State University to major in nursing. Perla graduated with a 3.61 GPA and is preparing to take the state board certification to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Perla was involved in the Tulare Youth Ambassadors Leadership program as well as the Pre-Medical Academy.