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Reconnecting with 2025 Gala Speaker Tatiyana Orrego
April 9th, 2026
Tatiyana Orrego-Dupree transformed a childhood of instability into a future of advocacy, leveraging a Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) scholarship to excel at Boston College and beyond. More than financial aid, the support provided the stability, confidence, and community necessary for her to become the first in her family to graduate high school and prepare for a career supporting vulnerable youth. Her journey, highlighted by a powerful, transformative address at the 2025 CSF Gala, serves as a testament to the power of donor-funded education.
Reconnecting with 2018 Gala Speaker Armani
April 8th, 2026
From a Catholic school classroom in Mattapan to a career in finance at Fidelity Investments, Armani’s journey highlights the life-changing impact of the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF). This profile explores how consistent scholarship support, rigorous education, and transformative mentorship provided Armani with the foundation to excel at Georgetown University and beyond. For more details, visit the Catholic Schools Foundation website.
Reconnecting with 2024 Gala Speaker Mariana Hincapie
April 8th, 2026
Mariana Hincapie, a Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) scholar, shares her journey from East Boston Central Catholic to the College of the Holy Cross, highlighting the profound impact of donor support on her academic and personal growth. Reflecting on her experience as a past Gala speaker, Hincapie illustrates how community support fosters confidence and shapes futures, embodying the "Every Student Has a Story" theme.
Reconnecting with 2020 Gala Speaker Aisha Veras
April 7th, 2026
Aisha Veras's journey from a CSF scholarship recipient to an immigration paralegal illustrates the transformative impact of educational opportunity and the lasting influence of a "helping hand" in fostering resilience. Her story highlights a dedication to service, driven by a desire to pay forward the support she received by advocating for others in her community.Reconnecting with 2007 Gala Speaker Sophia
April 6th, 2026
Sophia Desmornes shares how a Catholic education, supported by the Catholic Schools Foundation, provided the foundational structure, mentorship, and faith that fueled her success as a first-generation college graduate and nurse case manager. Her story illustrates the long-term impact of donor support, transforming early educational opportunities into a purposeful career and life.
Reconnecting with 2012 Gala Speaker Fortune
April 6th, 2026
What does donor impact look like? For Fortune Kalala, it looks like a "cascade of events" that led from a childhood of displacement in the Congo to a Master’s from Boston University. This profile explores how scholarship support provides more than just tuition—it provides the academic foundation and the "grand presence" of a community that empowers students to rewrite their futures.
Reconnecting with 2022 Gala Speaker Natalia
April 4th, 2026
Read Natalia’s inspiring journey from a shy fourth-grader at the CSF Gala to an ambitious eighth-grader at St. Theresa’s. Discover how the Catholic Schools Foundation and its donors foster the confidence, academic drive, and curiosity needed for students to thrive in high school and beyond.
Reconnecting with 2013 Gala Speaker Carlos Tamayo
April 1st, 2026
Carlos Tamayo, a first-generation college graduate and community educator, credits Catholic education with shaping his life following his 2013 speech at the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) Gala. Supported by scholarship funding and a supportive school community, Tamayo’s journey highlights the lasting impact of Catholic education on students, fostering both academic success and a commitment to service. You can read the full article at the Catholic Schools Foundation website.
Reconnecting with 2014 Gala Speaker Chas Figueroa
April 1st, 2026
Chas stood on the CSF Gala stage and shared a story that moved a room to its core. Today, that story has come full circle. From the classrooms of Central Catholic to a career in higher education at the University of Vermont, Chas is living proof that a CSF scholarship builds the foundation for a life of impact.
CSF Scholar Rachel Asasira '26, Receives prestigious Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship
March 16th, 2026
Rachel Asasira ’26, a remarkable student at Central Catholic High School, who turned personal challenges into a pathway for a fulfilling career in public health. As a first-generation college student and recipient of the esteemed Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship, Rachel embodies resilience and determination.
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- 04/8/26Reconnecting with 2018 Gala Speaker Armani
- 04/8/26Reconnecting with 2024 Gala Speaker Mariana Hincapie
- 04/7/26Reconnecting with 2020 Gala Speaker Aisha Veras
- 04/6/26Reconnecting with 2012 Gala Speaker Fortune
- 04/6/26Reconnecting with 2007 Gala Speaker Sophia
- 04/4/26 Reconnecting with 2022 Gala Speaker Natalia
- 04/1/26 Reconnecting with 2013 Gala Speaker Carlos Tamayo
- 04/1/26Reconnecting with 2014 Gala Speaker Chas Figueroa
