Student Speakers M. Eddie Ramirez M. EDDIE RAMIREZ is a first-generation university and high school student. Born in Tala, Jalisco Mexico, he was brought to the United States at the age of one by his parents and raised in Gresham, Oregon. He became enamored with dentistry at a young age, as well as serving his community. Through his career at Portland State University, he served as a volunteer dental assistant at multiple dental clinics, including Creston’s Children’s Clinic. On campus he was a Portland State Student Ambassador, working Anna Vetter ANNA VETTER is a single mother who returned to college to encourage her children to value education. Ms. Vetter is majoring in women’s studies and social science and loves being involved on campus. Juggling her roles as a student, parent, and worker, she found her passion in assisting other students’ transitions into school. Ms. Vetter was fortunate to be named a Ford Family Foundation scholar in 2011. This scholarship spurred her on to initiate workshops that help other students apply for scholarships. closely with the Office of Admissions in recruiting students to campus. He also was a Diversity Scholar and a mentor for incoming freshmen Latino/a students. He is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in organismal biology and will be attending Oregon Health & Science University school of dentistry in the fall. Mr. Ramirez hopes to continue serving his community and be an example for first-generation Latino students. As the Empowerment Program coordinator in PSU’s Women’s Resource Center, she assists non-traditional students with University navigation and advising, and community connections. This fall, she will continue her education in PSU’s Educational Leadership and Policy master’s program. Her involvement with the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders and with New Leadership Oregon have given her tools and the renewed energy to continue advocating for marginalized students’ access to education. 7
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