Meet Our Scholars and Alumni
Ebonie C.
Futuro Health Scholar
Patient Care Representative Program
Ebonie’s dream job is to be a wound care nurse. Having two parents who lived with amputations, Ebonie grew up learning first-hand the importance of comprehensive patient care. Caring for her mother’s wounds marked the start of Ebonie doing what she wanted to do: help people. Ebonie intends to find a career within this narrative that also affords her more time to spend with her four children. “It makes me feel good that I accomplished something I’ve been wanting to accomplish for a while now.”
Justin C.
Futuro Health Scholar
Pharmacy Technician Program
Justin has always been passionate about caring for people, interested in chemistry, and determined to become a pharmacist. Through Futuro Health’s Pharmacy Tech program, Justin was able to gain meaningful and necessary clinical experience that allowed him to start working as a pharmacy technician and continue his studies, enabling him to make momentous strides towards his goal of becoming a pharmacist. “If you are looking for a way to become a medical professional, Futuro Health is a very good option.”
Cassandra B.
Futuro Health Scholar
Medical Assistant Program
Cassandra was a preschool and kindergarten teacher for nearly eight years, and often found herself struggling to raise her son on a modest salary. When COVID hit, Cassandra decided to take a leap of faith and switch careers. “My older cousin referred me to Futuro Health after learning I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. When I found out about Futuro Health’s scholarship and that all my training would be paid for, I cried.”
Hailey B.
Futuro Health Scholar
Medical Assistant Program
Hailey always knew she had an instinct for helping people. As the oldest of five, she juggled the demanding responsibilities of high school while helping to raise her siblings. Hailey sees her program at Futuro Health as the first step towards getting her foot in the door with a nursing program. “I’ve always been driven to help others and want to see others succeed.”
Alicia M.
Futuro Health Scholar
Medical Assistant Program
Alicia knew from an early age that she wanted to work in the medical field and help people, but her dream was put on hold as her life circumstances changed and she needed to focus on providing for her family. Through Futuro Health’s Medical Assistant Program, Alicia was able to pursue her dream of working to help people while securing a future of stability and love for herself and her family. “Futuro Health helped me secure my dream, my passion, my love, without having to go into debt.”
Juliana P.
Futuro Health Scholar
Medical Assistant Program
Through Futuro Health’s Medical Assistant Program, Juliana is now working as a Medical Assistant at a dermatology office, which allows her to get necessary and meaningful clinical hours that she needs for the Physician Assistant Program. Because of these opportunities, Juliana is able to help provide for herself and her mother to pursue their passions in healthcare and gain valuable education and experience that serves their goals. “I’ve always wanted to go into med spa in plastic surgery, so that’s my goal right now, and with the help of Futuro Health, I am able to take that step forward.”
Justice J.
Futuro Health Scholar
Medical Assistant Program
Justice found Futuro Health’s Medical Assistant Program while working at a ramen shop after being laid off during COVID, a challenge that so many Americans faced during the waves of lockdowns across the nation. While studying to become a nurse, Justice completed the Medical Assistant Program and now works as a Medical Assistant for Kaiser Permanente, which enables him to financially support himself and his family while pursuing his passion for providing care. “The [Medical Assistant] program did its best to give me everything that I needed, which I think was very beneficial. . . if they’re really dedicated and very passionate about the healthcare field. . . I feel like Futuro Health would probably be the best for anyone.”
Adam C.
Futuro Health Scholar
Health IT Specialist Program
Adam was unhappy with the direction of his job in IT when he learned about Futuro Health’s program offerings upon the recommendation of his wife. He signed up for Futuro Health’s online, tuition-free Healthcare IT Specialist Program. Adam enjoyed learning new things about both healthcare and information technology and, within a few months of graduating, he was recruited by AlliedUp, a remote startup for healthcare professionals. Adam finds his new job to be much more rewarding than his previous one, and he plans to stay there for a long time to come. “I feel like I’m helping to improve the lives of other people by doing the work that I’m doing.”
Ranika P.
Futuro Health Scholar
Health IT Specialist Program
Jessica O.
Futuro Health Scholar
Advanced Telehealth Coordinator Program
Jessica was working as a Program Manager at Kaiser Permanente when she learned about Futuro Health’s Advanced Telehealth Coordinator Program. At the time, she was also attending grad school at UC Berkley, studying public health and telehealth-related research. It seemed like circumstances were aligning for her to advance her practical knowledge while also working towards a master’s degree. In the fall of 2020, she decided to sign up for the program. As for what’s next for Jessica…“I want to continue deepening my knowledge and understanding of innovation and technology and working with underserved population.”
Nam D.
Futuro Health Scholar
Health IT Specialist Program
Nam has been fascinated by technology since childhood and often found himself acting in an unofficial IT role for his colleagues at work. When the company where he worked went out of business during the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to make a career change. Nam completed Futuro Health’s IT Specialist Program in record time and seeks to continue his education to earn additional certifications that will enable him to expand his horizons. “Futuro Health laid the foundation. They offered an opportunity for me.”
Alonna B.
Futuro Health Scholar
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Program
With the birth of her son, Alonna decided she needed to change her life. She heard about Futuro Health through her social worker, and her stepmother, who works in hospice care. Alonna is now expanding upon her training in medical assisting from Futuro Health by participating in an externship at an Oakland Medical Clinic. She looks forward to starting her new career that will provide for her and her two-year-old son as well as serve others. “I’m definitely going to use my career to better my community. I can be the voice for the patient.”
Anjali S.
Futuro Health Scholar
Community Health Worker Program
For Anjali, a career in healthcare was second nature. Her mother works in health care and suggested Futuro Health to Anjali as a way to get more hands-on patient care experience. Upon exploring Futuro Health’s various programs, Anjali originally thought the medical assisting program would be up her alley, but it was the Community Health Worker (CHW) program that caught her eye. “The CHW program gives me a great foundation to understand community work and how access to healthcare affects certain communities.”