​Chris Parra is a first generation college student who is in his senior year at Kennesaw State University as a civil engineering student. Chris was on the Project Next Gen Podcast last year before the COVID-19 Pandemic. He returns this year to talk about how his life has changed and how his aspirations have been strengthened. You can listen to Chris' full story on the "Project NextGen" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts!

Gerardo Perez is a first generation college student who graduated from Georgia State University with degrees in Finance and Real Estate. Currently he is an Investment Banking Analyst at the Elevate finance group [Bank of America]. He discusses how good influences and surrounding himself with positive people helped him grow and succeed at Georgia State and now at his current job. You can listen to Gerardo's full story on the "Project NextGen" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts!

​Octavio Aguado is a student at Valdosta State currently pursuing a Masters degree in higher education. He hopes to work on the Georgia University board of Regents in the future. Being the first person in his family to attend college motivates Octavio, and he is determined to help positively impact the lives of students all across Georgia. You can listen to Octavio's full story on the "Project NextGen" podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts!