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2008 Rowe Scholar: Vanessa Carmona

Posted on December 17, 2013December 17, 2014 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Vanessa Carmona was born in Colombia, but grew up in East Haven, Connecticut where she graduated from East Haven High School and ran for the cross country team. She intends to major in Biology at UConn, with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. She has extensive experience working in the health fields, including 200 hours volunteering at Yale-New Haven Hospital, serving as state treasurer of the Connecticut chapter of Health Occupation Students of America, and working in a nursing home as a state certified nurse’s assistant.

2008 Rowe Scholar: Jonathan Caez

Posted on December 17, 2013September 20, 2022 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Jonathan Caez

Jonathan Caez hails from New Britain, Connecticut. He is a graduate of New Britain High School, where he earned his Medical Response Technician license. His interests vary widely, from music, to baseball, to video games. His newest interest stems from a recent step he took outside his comfort zone – trying out for the school musical, in which he landed a solo. While Jonathan may not pursue an acting and singing career, he definitely wants to do more exploration in the health fields. Like his other interests, the topics that appeal to him in the medical field are varying and include Neurobiology, Cardiology, Psychology, and Chemistry.

2008 Rowe Scholar: Ashley Bonet

Posted on December 17, 2013January 8, 2021 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Ashley Bonet is from Southington, Connecticut. She graduated from Southington High School where she was the captain of the color guard team for three years. Through her volunteer work she has come to realize that she enjoys working with children and so would like to be a pediatrician. She has also volunteered at nursing homes and has worked with her aunt, a certified nursing aid. She will be majoring in Biology but also has an interest in Psychology and the construction of the mind.

2008 Rowe Scholar: Gresa Ajeti

Posted on December 17, 2013December 17, 2014 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Gresa Ajeti is from Hartford, where she recently graduated from Bulkeley High School and the Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science. She will be majoring in Pharmacy and, in fact, had the opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy this summer. She has also worked in a lab conducting research that dealt with resveritrol, which is an essential ingredient in red wine and reduces the risk of a heart attack. In her spare time, she likes to brush up on her knowledge of Chinese. Gresa was a participant in the Health Professions Partnership Initiative programming.

2007 Rowe Scholar: Wenhui Sun

Posted on December 17, 2013December 17, 2014 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Wenhui Sun graduated from Pomperaug High School and has been accepted in the Combined Program in Dentistry. She has furthered her interest and knowledge of dental medicine by volunteering for UConn’s Migrant Farm Workers Health Clinic. Her eclectic interests range from painting to cross country track to learning Mandarin Chinese.

2007 Rowe Scholar: Michelle Santos

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Michelle Santos is an outstanding student from Manchester High School who is a Nursing major. Her leadership roles in the Latino Club and other multicultural clubs while in school demonstrate her interest and commitment to promoting diversity and cultural pride.

2007 Rowe Scholar: Stephanie Jorge

Posted on December 17, 2013December 17, 2014 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Stephanie Jorge comes to us from Orange and is a graduate of Amity Regional High School. She is a Nursing major. In addition to being an excellent student and performing community service, she is an accomplished athlete, having received numerous state awards and distinctions in track and field.

2007 Rowe Scholar: Roberto Henry

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Roberto Henry graduated from Canton Junior-Senior High School and is a Physiology and Neurobiology major. Roberto has worked as a summer intern doing research with Dr. Kuchel at the UConn Health Center. He was a part of the UCHC HPPI program, and his ultimate goal is to become a physician.

2007 Rowe Scholar: Valen Diaz

Posted on December 17, 2013December 17, 2014 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

Valen Diaz graduated from Masuk High School and comes from Oxford, CT. She has been selected for participation in the Combined Program in Medicine and is a Psychology major. Valen is a certified EMT and has gained great experience volunteering for various emergency medical services in her community.

2007 Rowe Scholar: James Alvarez

Posted on December 17, 2013January 21, 2021 by Hoffmann, Jessamy

James Alvarez, from Colchester, CT, is a Kinesiology major. He graduated from Bacon Academy where he distinguished himself academically and as a leader in school and community service organizations, particularly Bacon Academy’s Peer Advocate League.