(Naples, Florida) – Naples Interagency (NIA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the local healthcare and senior services community, proudly hosted its Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony, celebrating the remarkable achievements of this year’s recipients and the generosity of its members and executive sponsors.
This year’s scholarships totaled an unprecedented $24,000, marking the largest distribution in NIA’s history since its founding in the 1990s. These awards underscore NIA’s commitment to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. The ceremony was graciously hosted by Avow at their beautiful venue, where each recipient was presented with their scholarship check.
The 2024 scholarship recipients are:
Carlos Juarez, Florida SouthWestern State College, Bachelor’s in Nursing
Ana Londono, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cardiovascular Technology
Natalia Lopez, Lorenzo Walker Technical College, Pharmacy Technician
Nicole Nunez Martinez, Florida SouthWestern State College, Nursing Program
Emily Mejia Bonilla, Florida SouthWestern State College, Nursing Program
Geselle Mendez-Hernandez, Florida SouthWestern State College, Radiologic Technology
Joanna Rojas, Lorenzo Walker Technical College, Registered Nurse Program
Alexandra Sanchez Arteaga, Florida SouthWestern State College, Bachelor’s in Nursing
NIA extends its deepest gratitude to its executive sponsors, including Golden Care, Avow, Fuller Funeral Home, LP Insurance Solutions, and Florida Senior Consulting, for their generous contributions, which made these scholarships possible.
A special thank-you also goes to the NIA Board of Directors and the Scholarship Committee for their dedication to managing the scholarship program. This year’s impressive 24 applications highlight the growing need and impact of this initiative.
“This year’s awards not only represent a financial investment in our students but also our commitment to strengthening the future of healthcare in our community,” said Felicia Saraceno, President of Naples Interagency.
NIA is proud to honor these deserving students and the partnerships that make their dreams of higher education a reality.
About Naples Interagency Scholarship Fund:
Naples Interagency, a 501 (c) 3 organization, is a member-based networking organization for members of the healthcare and human services community supporting local seniors. Through our monthly networking meetings, we stay informed of local trends in all aspects of healthy and effective senior living. Our members represent a wide range of services. Our mission is to provide scholarship support to students serving in healthcare who seek to further their career path in Collier County while serving seniors. For more information to become a member of Interagency and learn more regarding the scholarship program please contact us at info@naplesinteragency.com or visit, www.naplesinteragency.com
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