Daniel's Winning Essay: My experience with progressive social justice consists of developing more affordable housing. As a way to reverse injustices of racial and economic disparities that continue to hurt various communities. Through my professional experiences in affordable housing, I quickly noticed the lack of diverse representation in the field. I observed the … [Read more...] about Daniel Valverde: Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Affordable Housing Advocate Wins Dressel/Malikschmitt’s Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship
We are pleased to announce the winner of our Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship is Daniel Valverde, a student in the Masters of Public Administration program at University of San Francisco. Valverde’s studies focus on the equitable development of affordable housing. In his application, Valverde stressed that his previous work experience had “helped me understand how … [Read more...] about Affordable Housing Advocate Wins Dressel/Malikschmitt’s Spring 2023 Social Justice Scholarship
Ronion Brown: Fall 2022 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Ronion's Winning Essay: Becoming an advocate and service to others in the disabled community is my purpose. Being born with mild cerebral palsy influenced my passion for becoming a mentor for disabled children. My condition did not allow me to have a normal childhood because I was restricted from many activities. Although I have progressed with support from my doctors … [Read more...] about Ronion Brown: Fall 2022 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Matthew Locke: Spring 2022 Social Justice Scholarship Winner
Matt's winning essay: I have worked with children and their families as a middle school teacher and basketball coach for the past seven years. From Brookyln to the Bronx to Chicago, immersing myself into diverse communities has essentially been at the heart of my job. Although I originally planned to attend law school immediately after graduating from college in 2012, I … [Read more...] about Matthew Locke: Spring 2022 Social Justice Scholarship Winner