Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Scholar Stories: Adrianne Waddell

Adrianne is a third-year law student at the University of Texas School of Law with an interest in Oil and Gas Law, Environmental Law, and Intellectual Property Law. She received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rice University in 2012. Adrianne has been an HSC Scholar since 2008. As an undergraduate student, she received the Hispanic Chamber Foundation Scholarship through the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Upon entering law school, she was awarded the State Representative Irma Rangel Memorial Scholarship funded by the Hispanic Bar Association- Austin


Adrianne at Rice graduation.
"HSC has supported my goals throughout my undergraduate and graduate career. HSC has enabled me to achieve these goals through it's leadership programming, support, and amazing network of professionals and resources.  My success as a student, leader, and professional are in part due to my experience as an HSC Scholar."

While in law school, Adrianne has served as President of the Chicano Hispanic Law Students’ Association and is currently Development Editor of the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal. Adrianne has clerked for the Travis County District Courts and Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody in Austin, TX. Prior to her third year, she will be working as a legal intern for Pioneer Natural Resources in Irving and Fletcher Yoder in Houston.

Adrianne was recently selected to be a Ms.JD Fellow! Ms.JD, a national organization, selected Adrianne based on her academic performance, leadership, and dedication to advancing the status of women in the profession of law.  Adrianne also gives back to HSC by serving on the HSC Alumni Association Executive Board. She is a great example of leadership and academic excellence that HSC embodies. We could not be more proud of Adrianne and all of her accomplishments. 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Scholar Stories: Tyler Angulo

Tyler is the recipient of the Hispanic Chamber Foundation Scholarship funded by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He attends Cornell University and has been in the HSC Scholar program since 2012. Tyler calls Round Rock, TX  home.
Tyler studying abroad 
in Madrid, Spain.

"The most worthwhile support that HSC has given me is through the Leadership Conferences. They are truly what sets HSC apart from every other scholarship program out there. Not only do we actually get to meet other scholars and professionals at these conferences, but they are also packed with very useful information about college, careers, and professionalism such that I become disappointed when I cannot attend. I am much more prepared walking into my last year of college as an HSC scholar rather than simply a graduate of my university."

Tyler is passionate about his involvement in Yamatai, a Japanese taiko drumming group at Cornell. As a freshman, he held leadership positions in the organization and will be serving as Music Director for his upcoming senior year. "I am happiest when leading groups, when creating something truly astonishing and magical, when  working with like-minded individuals, and when working mostly with the creative side of the brain."

Tyler plans to graduate May 2015 with a degree in Human Biology, and Health and Society. He hopes to find a career that merges his talents and interests. Tyler eventually plans pursue a post-secondary degree.  

Friday, August 8, 2014

2014 Texas Leadership Pipeline Conference

Last week, in a two-day span from July 29th to July 30th, the Hispanic Scholarship Consortim hosted its annual Texas Leadership Pipeline Conference in the Eastview campus of the Austin Community College. The conference was open to HSC Scholars to continue their path on becoming leaders in their own fields, as well as Austin ISD Hispanic freshman who were also invited to join the learning experience.  The Texas Leadership Pipeline’s primary goal was to ensure that the next generation of Hispanics are workforce-ready leaders with a philanthropic outlook once they reach their degree.  

Participants of this conference who were not HSC Scholars or Austin ISD students had the opportunity to follow one of the two tracks for the 2-day conference, the college track preferably followed by the HSC Scholars or the High School track followed by the Austin ISD students.  Each track had a variety of speakers who taught them supplemental education, such as applied skills for career achievement along with the tools for academic and personal success; however, each track focused on either college or high school.

"It's great to see so much support from our community for Hispanic students," said Ashley Moyer, Director of Development in the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium

Sessions ranged from different topics in the workplace, how to be a better student, and even the power that social media can have in a professional’s life.  

"It was great to see the participation of community members relaying the message of social media and what it means to future employers. It was a topic that is relevant to all students alike. I even learned a few things about LinkedIn that I never knew I could do!, said Ashley Vazquez, the Development Intern of the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium.

All participants gathered for an academic success panel with the St. Edward’s University CAMP Program and an interactive session with Dr. Federico Subervi.  The conference closed on Wednesday, July 30th with an Engaging Professional Luncheon where students had the opportunity to interact with successful professionals in their fields.  Furthermore, it also helped students put their networking skills to test during this experimental learning session, as well as giving the opportunity to high school studens to ask questions to HSC Scholars.

Students interact with Professionals
"Students heard from speakers about the importance of networking and finding mentors. At the Engaging Professionals Luncheon, conference participants were able to immediately take on what they learned in workshops. Community members in attendance at the luncheon came out to show their support of these students, their education and their future," said Ashley Moyer, Director of Development in the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium.

The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium thanks its generous donors, whose help made the 2014 Texas Leadership Pipeline Conference possible.

Also, a big shotout to ACC for being our gracious hosts!