Ena Gomez (Art History ) Ena is a returning student who is committed to Community Health and has volunteered with the Monterey County AIDS Project doing HIV prevention and testing with the homeless. Her philosophy is one of working towards positive change. She recently moved to New Jersey and is committed to being a community advocate while pursuing her interest in Art History. Ena wants to bring more art into more low income communities and communities of color.

Ana Quintero (Biology) Ana came to the U.S. from Columbia four years ago and worked hard to learn the English language. She is committed to helping people remain healthy and her goal is to attend medical school to become a doctor. She recently mentored new freshman at MSU, worked with Habitat for Humanities, and volunteered for 6 months in the UMDNJ hospital. Ana will be the first one in her family to receive a higher education.

Kelly Cocuzza (Italian and German) Kelly has overcome harsh family circumstances and has worked to support herself since the age of 14. Her love for education is boundless. She has excelled academically and athletically throughout high school and plans to become a professor or writer. She has a gift for foreign languages and desires to "bring the world's peoples together . . . through learning and understanding one another."

Emily Bisnauth (Jurisprudence & Justice Studies) Emily is pursuing a career in law, specifically family law where she can help young people. As a native of Jersey City, she has first-hand experiences with "a plethora of things that could stray a young member of society the wrong way. I want to one day be that advocate that shows the youth that you can overcome obstacles and make something positive of your time on this earth."

Chauntenique Jackson (Justice Studies & Justice Systems) Chauntenique Jackson describes herself as "a hard working 21-year old African-American woman working toward my goal of furthering my education with hopes of joining a forensic crime unit." She participates in community services events on campus and is a committed member of CaribSo (Caribbean Student Organization). A native of New Jersey, she is the first one in her family to attend college.

**Recipient of the Ellen Kerns Nunn Scholarship Award**

Sha'ney Drayton (Justice Studies) Sha'ney is a single mother and works as a desk assistant in Bohn Hall while pursuing her career goal of becoming a probation officer. "We live in a world where people have to make choices every day. Some of the choices that people have to make can be extremely difficult and it can have a major effect on their life." Despite Sha'ney's busy schedule, she is determined to continue her education and set an example for her young daughter. "I refuse to become a statistic," she says.