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CHRIS' STORY

2/28/2021

 

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!

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Gerardo's story

2/24/2021

 

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!

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octavio's story

2/16/2021

 

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!

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Georgia First Generation Foundation Announces Addition to Board of Directors

9/30/2019

 
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Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – [OCTOBER 3, 2019] – Georgia First Generation Foundation announces today of the appointment of Valerie E. Cadet, PhD, to the Board of Directors. 

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Georgia First Generation Foundation to Host First Leadership Summit for High School Students

9/3/2019

 
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Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – [SEPTEMBER 3, 2019] – Georgia First Generation Foundation will host the first Georgia First Leadership Summit on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to 5 PM for local high school students. The summit, which will be held at PCOM Georgia in Suwanee, will acclimate students to different fields upon graduation from high school and the steps they will need to take to get to those areas of interest.

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Georgia First Generation Foundation nominated for inaugural Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Awards

8/8/2019

 
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Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – [AUGUST 9, 2019] – The Gwinnett Chamber inaugural Small Business Awards will showcase those that dare to start, sustain, and succeed and the community that supports them. Recognized as an industry leader, Georgia First Generation Foundation has been nominated in the Community Contributor category.

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Georgia First Generation Foundation Announces New Board of Directors

4/19/2019

 
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Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – [APRIL 19, 2019] – Georgia First Generation Foundation announces the appointment of five new Board members, as well as a full slate of officers and team members for the organization.

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Georgia First Generation Foundation nominated for Gwinnett Chamber's IMPACT Regional Business Awards

2/18/2019

 
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Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – [FEBRUARY 18, 2019] – Recognized as a leading organization, Georgia First Generation Foundation has been nominated for an IMPACT Regional Business Award.

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