Mariana Lopez Baez

Mariana Lopez Baez with her award

Mariana Lopez Baez has been focused on becoming a nurse since high school. She graduated from the Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology, having demonstrated her determination and persistence. However, despite her success in winning admission to the University of Nevada – Reno (UNR) with a scholarship, obstacles stood in her way. She is a first -generation…

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Claudia Sanchez GRADUATED

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Claudia Sanchez graduated on May 18, 2023, from the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada Reno, earning a Bachelor’s degree (BSN). In August of 2023, Claudia passed the NCLEX, the national nurse licensing examination. As a rookie nurse, she handled night shifts at a pediatric rehabilitation center in Reno and a surgical…

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Nevada State Bank Foundation Awards the Albee Aryel Foundation a $2,500 grant.

On November 3, 2023, the Nevada State Bank Foundation awarded the Albee Aryel Foundation a $2,500 grant, recognizing the personal and professional accomplishments of our Fellows and the Albee Aryel Foundation’s vital work. Nevada State Bank released the following statement about its mission: “Nevada State Bank is committed to the communities it serves across the…

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Reno City Council Donates $2,000.00

On August 9, 2023, the Reno City Council recognized the Albee Aryel Fellows’ hard work, dogged determination, courage, and academic excellence by voting to award a $2,000.00 grant to the Foundation. We at the Foundation are grateful for the City Council’s support. This grant will help the Foundation continue to support Fellows on their journeys…

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Washoe County Commission awards $1,000.00 grant

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July 11, 2023: The Washoe County Commission has awarded the Albee Aryel Foundation a grant of $1,000.00. The Foundation would like to thank the five members of the Commission for recognizing the accomplishments of the Fellows and helping the Foundation to support them. Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill congratulates the Albee Aryel Foundation on…

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