Who am I
A high school dropout
A teenage mom who worked two jobs
A young lady with dreams and ambitions and a 0.75 GPA
Driven by the need to thrive, but
Guided by the lust of my eyes
Mistakes were made
The price was paid
Would my posterity
Have it better than me
How could I ask her to complete
The thing I could not finish
Guided by the desire to survive
Driven by the need to have my posterity thrive
A young woman with dreams and ambitions and a 3.76 GPA
A proud mom of a college student
Who am I
A high school drop-out with a college degree
Times three!
Rosa Salmeron
Rosa realized that she wanted her daughter to have a better future, much like her parents and older siblings wanted her to have a better future. She had to lead by example. This was her drive to go back to school and obtain a bachelor’s degree, even if it took 15 years. Her daughter is also a student at Fresno State and will graduate next year with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. It's never too late to follow your dreams and the struggle to pave a new path for future generations. Education is worth the effort and any sacrifice. Rosa believes that adults at any age can set an example for others in pursuing education. Rosa’s life motto is alone we can help a few, but together we can help many.