Agents of Change

The Agents of Change Program inspires high school students to connect career skills to solving real-world challenges.  The 6-month program includes 2 in-class 60-minute workshops, career coaching and mentorship from current professionals, a school level presentation competition, and now, our culminating research symposium. In 2025, 700 students received these lessons, 40 of whom formed teams to develop a creative solution to important issues facing their community…inspiring us all to build a better future. 

On June 3rd, 100 GEAR UP 10th graders, their families, community members, and business leaders attended the 3rd annual Future Fair - Agents of Change: Community Impact Symposium.  The half-day event kicked-off with a welcome from Danielle Munoz and Anthony Saucedo, followed by a keynote address by Dr. Stephanie Jones.  Student teams presented their portfolios, with the winning group earning $1000 scholarship and an overnight trip to San Diego to visit college campuses.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Student Teams

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ecowarriors
  • Valeria Rodriguez
  • Vivian Wackerman
  • Kyla Calisterio
  • Adrian Juarez

EcoWarriors Project (PDF)

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eternity llc
  • Isaiah Davila
  • Luqo Sanchez Thao

Eternity LLC Project (PDF)

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hybrid theory
  • Daniel Domiguez
  • Coral Vazquez
  • Stevie Oropeza

Hybrid Theory Project (PDF)

 

 

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cornucopia
  • Ericka Hooper
  • Celine Diaz
  • Jay Dawish
  • Alanah Jones

Cornucopia Project (PDF)

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nourishment league
  • Jaquelynn Palafox
  • Darlene Lopez
  • Isabella Medina

The Nourishment League Project (PDF)

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caregivers
  • Alia Velasquez
  • Dhalia Ceballos
  • Violet Medina

Caregivers Project (PDF)

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pure minds
  • Vanna Bonilla
  • Isabella Leon
  • Diana Juarez

Pure Minds Project (PDF)

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safe heaven project
  • Andres Lopez Manrique
  • Alijah Saenz

Safe Heaven Project (PDF)

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clean street crew
  • Cerylix Gonzalez
  • Noemi Grimaldo

Clean Streets Crew Project (PDF)

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house to homes
  • Noah Sandoval
  • Miguel Chavez

House To Homes Project (PDF)

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mental helper
  • Cassandra Bolanos
  • Renee Olivares
  • Emmanuel Lara

Mental Helpers Project (PDF)

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agnet of house change
  • Samantha Concepcion
  • Destiny Renteria

The Agents of House Changes Project (PDF)

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food distributors
  • Krystal Azul Martinez
  • Perla Ruelas
  • Nicole Lopez

Food Distributors Project (PDF)

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4 step ahead
  • Sheilyn Aragon
  • Jacob Beltran
  • Brianna Rios
  • Hailey Rodrigue'

4 Steps Ahead Project (PDF)


2025 Sponsors

Advocate Sponsor $2500 

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Activist Sponsor $1000

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Ally Sponsors $500-$250

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