Previous Scholars and Fellows

View the KIPP alumni who have received national scholarships or participated in fellowships over the years.

Previous Accelerator Fellows

The Accelerator Program supports KIPP alums’ growth through professional development, mentorship, and network-building so they can pursue the paths they choose.

2016

  • A’Dorian Murray-Thomas, KIPP New Jersey
  • Bianca Hand, KIPP Baltimore
  • Derrick Bennett, KIPP North Carolina
  • Emeka Kanu, KIPP NYC
  • Erwing Jimenez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • George Ramirez, KIPP NYC
  • Jerelyn Rodriguez, KIPP NYC Lorenzo Castillo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Octavio Sandoval, KIPP NYC
  • Roquel Crutcher, KIPP Memphis
  • Rocio Mendoza, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Stanley Aladi, KIPP NYC
  • Vanessa Ramirez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Victoria Bennett, KIPP North Carolina

2017

  • Calvon Jones, KIPP North Carolina
  • Chalianna Lopez, KIPP NYC
  • Charles Taylor, KIPP North Carolina
  • Christopher Johnson, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Cordelia Elaiho, KIPP NYC
  • Donnell Bailey, KIPP New Orleans
  • Erick Espinoza, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Jaciel Castro, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Jared Nelson, KIPP NYC
  • Manny Cabrera, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Mariela Meza, KIPP NYC
  • Melissa Diaz, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Pegi Ylli, KIPP DC
  • Siury Mercedes, KIPP NYC
  • Timothy Green, KIPP Baltimore
  • Toria Walker, KIPP DC
  • Wesley Close, KIPP NYC
  • Anastasia Jones, KIPP North Carolina
  • Antonio Miller, KIPP New Orleans
  • Atalia Castro, KIPP Texas – Houston

2018

  • Sharix Alicea, KIPP NYC
  • Pamela Aquino, KIPP NYC
  • Abby Cacho, KIPP NYC
  • Jeremias Campos, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Jennefer Canales-Pelaez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Teresa Castillo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Ty Chung, KIPP DC
  • Ana Curo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Bethania Damaso, KIPP NYC
  • Kaylee D’Amico, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Tasha Dennis, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Sharlene Disla, KIPP NYC
  • Ernest Esparaza, KIPP NYC
  • Randy Garcia, KIPP NYC
  • Khalil Idris, KIPP New Jersey
  • Whitney Jenkins, KIPP North Carolina
  • Teisha King, KIPP Baltimore
  • Dolores Lozano, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Erica Martinez-Close, KIPP NYC
  • Sayda Mitchell-Morales, KIPP NYC
  • Afrika Owes, KIPP NYC
  • Taina Quiñones, KIPP NYC
  • Andrew Sanguillen, KIPP North Carolina
  • Lauren Simmons, KIPP New Jersey
  • Caurice Wynter, KIPP NYC
  • Alexis Harris, KIPP DC

2019

  • Dahiana Acosta, KIPP NYC
  • Dru Baker (She/Her), KIPP Texas – Dallas
  • Aizhaneya Carter, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Aldo Charles, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Ashley Copeland, KIPP North Carolina
  • Simone Edwards, KIPP SoCal
  • Avonda Fogan, KIPP DC
  • Shyann Gales-Poland, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Francina Genao, KIPP NYC
  • Richard Harris, KIPP Delta
  • Kelby Hicks, KIPP North Carolina
  • Angelica Lopez, KIPP NYC
  • Ethan Lyons, KIPP NYC
  • Maria Montes, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Yasha Morgan, KIPP NYC
  • Jamelfrey Pacheco, KIPP NYC
  • Andrea Richardson, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Brittnee Rock, KIPP NYC
  • Generra Rodriguez, KIPP New Jersey
  • Nzali Scales, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Mujaahida Shakur, KIPP DC
  • Marcus Williams, KIPP NYC
  • Matthew Zenteno, KIPP Texas – Houston

Previous Federal Policy Fellows

In 2015, KIPP set out to change this dynamic by launching the KIPP Federal Policy Fellowship. Through the Fellowship, we support alumni with mentorship and professional development to secure internships with members of Congress, the White House, or in federal policy and advocacy organizations.

2018

  • Mekka Abdullah, KIPP Nashville
  • Mariama Barry, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Brandon Gonzalez, KIPP Colorado
  • Erika Mey, KIPP SoCal
  • Omar Sanchez, KIPP NorCal
  • Chentese Stewart, KIPP Philadelphia
  • De’Ja Wood, KIPP St. Louis
  • Mariana Chacon, KIPP Massachusetts

2019

  • Elizabeth Dada, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Santiago M. Rodriguez, KIPP SoCal
  • Savine Esperanza Villatoro, KIPP Texas
  • Paul Chukwuma Odu, KIPP Kansas City
  • Metztli Garcia, KIPP SoCal
  • Citlaly Fierro, KIPP Colorado
  • Jordan Adjepong, KIPP New Jersey
  • Brandon Acevedo, KIPP NYC

2020

  • Breanna Cadena, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Dafne Lucio-Sanchez, KIPP Colorado
  • Jackie Arroyo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Ja’Kara Mills, KIPP Delta
  • Jessica Stacker, KIPP St. Louis
  • Kamil Vickers, KIPP New Jersey
  • Khyree Glover, KIPP NorCal
  • Lesly Ardon, KIPP SoCal
  • Marquis Thorn, KIPP Metro Atlanta

2021

  • Guadalupe (Lupe) Rosas, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Joselin (Jo) Marroquin, KIPP New Jersey
  • Justice Wiggins, KIPP North Carolina
  • Kiara Molina, KIPP Nashville
  • Jewel Harris, KIPP Baltimore
  • Rohan Ubongabasi Wilson, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Daniel Chipres Jr., KIPP SoCal
  • Cierra Cadena, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Andrea Tecpoyotl, KIPP SoCal

2022

  • Alyssa Gaderon, KIPP DC
  • Ashley Álvarez, KIPP SoCal
  • Detario Yancey, KIPP Memphis
  • Donzhei Green, KIPP New Orleans
  • Fatoumatta Ceesay, KIPP NYC
  • Gabriel Clark, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Isaiah Griffith, KIPP Baltimore
  • Jalen Jones, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Jose Ortuno Jr., KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Joseph Swenson, KIPP NorCal
  • Kourtney Buckner, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Nicole Franco, KIPP NYC
  • Olamide Olayinka, KIPP NYC
  • ShaLisa Peterson, KIPP New Jersey
  • Stephanie Medina, KIPP SoCal
  • Stephanie Ortiz, KIPP SoCal
  • Tammy Pham, KIPP NorCal
  • Taylor Hogan, KIPP Nashville
  • Ximena Tobon, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Nina Haynie, KIPP NYC

Previous Goldberg Scholars

The Dave Goldberg Scholars Program honors the remarkable life and legacy of Dave Goldberg by providing exceptional KIPP graduates with financial support and mentorship throughout college.

2018

  • Alejandra Ruelas, KIPP SoCal
  • Blake Woods, KIPP New Orleans
  • Delton Utsey, KIPP St. Louis
  • Jannina Martinez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Jonathan Mejia, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Adedunmola Adewale, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Anaid Garcia, KIPP SoCal
  • Andrea Tecpoytl, KIPP NorCal
  • Anika Mittal, KIPP Delta
  • Breon Robinson, KIPP DC
  • Cedric Garrett, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Citlaly Fierro, KIPP Colorado
  • Elizabeth Agbedun, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Gerardo Alvarez, KIPP SoCal
  • Horus Hernandez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Jacquelyn Arroyo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Jaliwa Albright, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Jessica De Los Santos, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Joshua Fitzgerald, KIPP Baltimore
  • Khoa Doan, KIPP NorCal
  • Kayla Perry, KIPP Delta
  • Maleah Densby, KIPP NorCal
  • Meiyi Yu, KIPP NorCal
  • Metztli Garcia, KIPP SoCal
  • Miguel Reyna, KIPP Nashville
  • Rachael Murdock, KIPP Delta
  • Rodrigo Garcia, KIPP Colorado
  • Sharmely Lopez, KIPP NYC
  • Phuc “Simon” Ta, KIPP Texas – Houston

2019

  • Amanda Abeja, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Destiny Romaine, KIPP NYC
  • Deanrea Sykes Jr., KIPP Tulsa
  • Joshua Edwards, KIPP Tulsa
  • Marilyn Nguyen, KIPP NorCal
  • Savana Bradford Bell, KIPP NorCal
  • Zhi Jian Liang, KIPP NorCal
  • Alexia Umanzor, KIPP NorCal
  • Edward Ramirez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Elmer Cruz, KIPP Texas Houston
  • Jerylee Perez, KIPP SoCal
  • Nayeli Garcia, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Roy Antoine, KIPP Memphis
  • Vanessa Alvarez Reyes, KIPP NorCal
  • Yodit Goshu, KIPP Texas – Houston

2020

  • Sarahi Castillo-Cruz, KIPP SoCal
  • Rayelle Cato, KIPP Baltimore
  • Destin Fernandes, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Donzhei Green, KIPP New Orleans
  • Gabriella Hall, KIPP NorCal
  • Kaylin Hernandez, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Jeanne Huynh, KIPP NorCal
  • Namit Srivastava, KIPP NorCal
  • Bill Tapia-Figueroa, KIPP SoCal
  • Devonta Thomas, KIPP Delta
  • Matijanay Tiggle, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Ximena Tobon, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Cindy Tran, KIPP NorCal
  • Quanifah Williams, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Raekwon Williams, KIPP Baltimore

2021

  • Victor Ayala Leon, KIPP NorCal
  • Thuyvi Nguyen, KIPP NorCal
  • Natalia Ron-Lopez, KIPP NorCal
  • Zariah Folkes, KIPP SoCal
  • Tavon Hill, KIPP SoCal
  • Elijah Pompey, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Maya Maldonado, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Nayeli Ortiz, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Diego Perez, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • JaMya Bradley, KIPP DC
  • Bhenzel Cadet, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Indy Rodriguez, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Atta Diop, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Alijah Hunter, KIPP St. Louis
  • Humberto Franco Sanchez, KIPP Nashville
  • Michelle Leon, KIPP Texas – Austin

2022

  • Chidindu Aniekwenagbu, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Diego Ayala, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Nathalie Ceron, KIPP SoCal
  • Tiffany Cheung, KIPP NorCal
  • Nubia Correa, KIPP NorCal
  • Noel Crisostomo, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Emily Davis, KIPP Colorado
  • Grace Lukan, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Roslyn Medrano, KIPP SoCal
  • Fardowsa Muhumed, KIPP Kansas City
  • Crystal Ngo, KIPP NorCal
  • Kobe Patterson, KIPP Columbus
  • Joshua Pedroza, KIPP SoCal
  • Queenadeola Royalty, KIPP Baltimore
  • Haleigh Sallaway, KIPP Metro Atlanta
  • Saniyah Wilkins, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Hannah Wilson, KIPP Philadelphia

Previous Amplify Scholars

Created in partnership with iMentor, this scholarship helps amplify the voices of KIPP alumni through their college journey.

2019

  • Menes Allain, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Aaliyah Allen, KIPP Memphis
  • Riham Alwaely, KIPP Kansas City
  • Eunice Beato, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Armando Castro, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Terrell Cornelius, KIPP NYC
  • De’Jah Donahue, KIPP Chicago
  • Steven Hernandez-Lopez, KIPP Colorado
  • Arely Herrera, KIPP Colorado
  • Kamari Johnson, KIPP Baltimore
  • Dafne Lucio, KIPP Colorado
  • Rae Recinos, KIPP New Jersey
  • Lotanna Claire Udoye, KIPP DC
  • J. Danny Urbina, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Kennedi Wesley, KIPP Texas – Houston

2020

  • Adrian Hernandez Becerra, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Nicole Beckles, KIPP SoCal
  • Kenan Blakey, KIPP Kansas City
  • Dorise Clark, KIPP Delta
  • Yulianna Estrada, KIPP SoCal
  • Salvador Gloria-Moreno, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Isaiah Griffith, KIPP Baltimore
  • Angela Lopez-Albarran, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Keenia Mata, KIPP SoCal
  • Osvaldo Soto, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Maya Savoy, KIPP DC
  • Jaylin Stinson, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Martin Ta, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Demitra Theard, KIPP Colorado
  • Samantha Moreno, KIPP Texas – Houston

2021

  • Aide Albarran, KIPP SoCal
  • Angelique Rivanis, KIPP SoCal
  • Cindy (Vanessa) Ajualip Hernandez, KIPP Nashville
  • Gemma Hernandez, KIPP Kansas City
  • Hoi Fei (Kayla) Wong, KIPP NorCal
  • Jaden Addae, KIPP NYC
  • Josue Ruiz, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Kadral Hollwell, KIPP St. Louis
  • Kamali Mitchell, KIPP NYC
  • Kamaron Williams, KIPP Delta
  • Karen Hernandez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Kathrin Auwarter , KIPP NYC
  • Serena Cooper, KIPP Baltimore
  • Serena Porte, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Tah’Diyah Jackson, KIPP Philadelphia

2022

  • Alejandro Armas, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Arison Cruz, KIPP NYC
  • Oswaldo Dominguez, KIPP SoCal
  • Cianna Hernandez, KIPP SoCal
  • Marysol Hernandez, KIPP SoCal
  • Toni Jackson, KIPP DC
  • Shavanna Kenner, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Camila Mata-Charre, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Sebastian Mora, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Khamani Murphy, KIPP Colorado
  • Jerry Nguyen, KIPP NorCal
  • Maria Prenza Mora, KIPP Massachusetts
  • Darwin Restrepo De La Cruz, KIPP NYC
  • Shaiyan Sanchez, KIPP Philadelphia
  • Emily Guadian, KIPP Texas – Dallas

Previous Rales Scholars

The Rales Scholars Program provides financial support to defray the costs of college, 1:1 mentorship, annual summer internship placement support, financial literacy education and budget planning, an annual leadership weekend and more.

2022

  • Olushola Adesakin, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Acacia Atlas, KIPP St. Louis
  • Alvin Banh, KIPP NorCal
  • Jala Birtha, KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
  • Karen Blanco, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Vivien Bui, KIPP NorCal
  • Jasmine Chapa, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Diego Corbella, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Samantha Correa, KIPP NorCal
  • Brandon Cruz, KIPP Nashville
  • Jaslynn Devora, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Hadja Diallo, KIPP NYC
  • Krishna Gautam, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Oliver Granillo, KIPP Colorado
  • Marisa Hernandez, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Claire Hsu, KIPP NorCal
  • Shin Yu (Melody) Hu, KIPP NorCal
  • Yoel Izaguirre, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Abigail Jaquez, KIPP Texas – Austin
  • Nathaniel Johnson, KIPP NorCal
  • Fanta Kante, KIPP NYC
  • Favour Kowe, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Vyda Lam, KIPP NorCal
  • Emily Le, KIPP NorCal
  • Anaisa Newyear, KIPP NYC
  • Erika Ngo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Kathleen Nguyen, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Cynthia Obiefuna, KIPP North Carolina
  • Kyla, Overby, KIPP North Carolina
  • Saniyah Paden-Closs, KIPP New Jersey-Newark
  • Cionnie  Pineda, KIPP SoCal
  • Derek Reid, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Ricardo  Trevizo, KIPP Texas – Houston
  • Erick Trujillo, KIPP SoCal
  • Gonzalo Verdugo, KIPP NYC
  • Ashley Villafranco, KIPP Texas – San Antonio
  • Xavier Watkins-Wright, KIPP NYC
  • Vladimir Yunda, KIPP NYC

Previous Dreamscape Scholars

Dreamscape Scholars are changemakers who receive access to mentorship, financial support, and networking opportunities through this program.

2022

  • Favour Asu, KIPP NorCal
  • Marionna Harris, KIPP NorCal
  • Mirochclavia Salomon, KIPP NYC