Our
Dream Achievers
Our Dream Achievers all share one thing in common – the determination to overcome poverty through education and hard work. Add our mentoring and community partnerships, and you have an equation for success. Here are a few of their stories….
Denise Trevino
Denise Trevino is originally from Crystal City, TX. She is currently pursuing a degree in Social Work with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Denise plans to graduate in 2025 with her degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Following her undergraduate studies, Denise wants to advance her education by enrolling in a Master’s degree program.
Angelina Garza
Angelina Garza is originally from San Antonio, TX and attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She is a first-generation college student and completed her degree in May 2024 in the Veterinary Technology (VETT) program.
Her goal is to one day work with wildlife and exotic animals and to specialize in Zoology.
Marcella Serna
Marcella Serna is a first-generation college student and si the youngest of 2 siblings. She is currently a junior attending Texas A&M university-Kingsville and majoring in General Animal Science. She grew up around the ranch life and in doing so, has been inspired to pursue a career in the beef cattle industry.
After graduation, Marcella hopes to work at a ranch in South Texas and manage a herd of purebred Texas Longhorns.
Dora Sanchez
Dora Sanchez has wanted to be a licensed cosmetologist for as long as she remembers. A Kingsville native, Dora recalls as a little girl always experimenting with her dolls’ hair. The oldest of four children, Dora lost her father at a young age and did what she could to help her mother, who worked 2-3 part-time jobs, with her three younger brothers. In high school, Dora would help her mom clean hotel rooms to do her share of providing for the family. After high school, Dora started cosmetology school but had to drop out after a few months due to financial struggles. She ultimately ended up working at Sally’s Beauty Supply Store but always had a strong desire to finish what she had started. In September, 2021, Dora applied with Dream Come True in hopes of finally reaching her dream of becoming a licensed cosmetologist.
Dora had about one more year of full-time schooling left at Bella Beauty College in Corpus Christi. According to Dora, her assigned Dream Come True Mentor, Christina Gonzalez, was “amazing.” Dora went on to say, “Christina helped me both professionally and personally. We were always reassessing my goals. Not only career goals but also family goals.”
Dora graduated from Bella Beauty College in September 2022 and began working at Just-A-Cut in Kingsville shortly after graduation. Dora states the owner of the salon is very supportive and even recently promoted her to assistant manager. Eventally, Dora says she would like to become a certified cosmetology instructor and own her own salon. Dora is a first-generation graduate and Dream Come True’s very first Trade School graduate.