Latin American studies

Daniel Caravez is a first-generation college student who was born in Mexico and arrived in the United States when he was seven years old. While he didn’t know a word of English, he found a passion and a common language in mathematics. Today, Caravez is a triple major (mathematics education, Spanish education, and Latin American studies) who hopes to use his experiences to teach math to North State students.

Driven By Resilience and Tenacity, Triple Major Has His Day

Daniel Caravez is a first-generation triple major who hopes to use his experiences to teach math to North State students.

Olivia VanDamme loves surfing and spends time sharing that passion with younger surfers.

Sharing a Love for the Sea

Olivia Van Damme spends her days showing teenagers the depth of inspiration in the deep blue sea working as operations manager at City Surf Project, which serves low-income, underserved students in the San Francisco public school system.