Nominees – 2023 Changemakers

Nominate yourself or an alumni you know who is making an impact in their families, careers, and communities! Did you or an alum inspire a family member to pursue their college degree? Dedicate free time to helping others? Make a difference in your community or workplace? We want to hear all about your achievements—and honor all of our graduates who are striving to make the world a better place.

Nominations are closed.

Check back soon to see our semi-finalists!

Read their inspiring stories and cast your vote by October 2, 2023.

One vote per person (per email address).

Then join us on November 2 at 7:30 p.m. for the Alumni Changemakers Celebration where we will recognize our inspiring alumni who are making an impact in the world as changemakers in their families, careers, and communities.

Hear about the journey from college to career from our five Alumni Changemaker honorees on a powerful night of storytelling!

Congratulations to our 11 Alumni Changemaker Semi-Finalists!

Dayane Mendoza Solis

Honoree

Ashley M. Blanco

Honoree

Aimee Little Sanchez

Edgar Jose Velasquez

Genesis Vasquez

Honoree

Tate Barend

Celina Del Toro Moreno

Adriana Ascencion Cisneros

Honoree

Efren Oxlaj

Josue Castillo

Honoree

Victoria Chan

Voting is now closed. Check back soon to see our five finalist honorees!

Purchase tickets to the Celebration on Thursday, November 2

Meet the Alumni Changemakers Finalists and hear more about their inspirational stories!

Thank you so much for participating in our Alumni Changemakers event! While voting is closed, you can still register to join our celebration on December 2nd and hear from our Alumni Changemakers.

Congratulations to our Five Alumni Changemaker Finalists!

Chinna Ford, Kaila Love, Windy Ly, Rocío Mondragán Reyes & José Soto

All 10,000 Degrees Alumni are Changemakers – locally & globally! We are so proud of our 10,000 Degrees Alumni!

Thank you for being ONE DEGREE of change!