Stories That Inspire Leadership

Discover how NSHCR members are making an impact in their communities.

NSHCR Success Stories

Student Success Stories

Real Success Stories From NSHCR Members

Joining the NSHCR is a life-changing experience that supports students’ ambitions and post-college goals. The most rewarding part of our work is when students share the difference the NSHCR has made in both their personal and professional development. We pride ourselves on our role in helping students achieve success.

Gertrudys (Trudy) Leal

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

“I secured a Vice President position with a medtech device company the week I finished my degree.”

Zayd Hamid

George Mason University

“I was recognized as the first-ever Student Advocate of the Year by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics for my lobbying work.”

Maria Jose Ortiz Quinones

Pellissippi State Community College

“I graduated as a first-generation college student and refugee from Colombia.”

Jaden Colon

Manhattanville University

“I graduated with honors and will be pursuing my MBA at Iona University.”

Vivian Tat

The University of Texas Medical Branch

“I earned my Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology and my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and am now a postdoctoral fellow and a Public Health Mentor for a nonprofit."

Daniel Cutimanco

University of Miami

“I was the student speaker at the 2024 commencement ceremony.”

Belinda Contreras-Barajas

Columbia Basin College

“I finished my Associate’s Degree at 17.”

Jillian Harrison

University of Pikeville

“I won first place at a national conference presenting my research.”

Destiny Deveaux

The University of The Bahamas

“I continually made the Dean's List.”

Naomi Hyde

Northcentral University

“I graduated with my Master's in Family Therapy and am working in a group private practice.”

Fred Lee Tucker Jr.

Fayetteville State University

“I’m serving my country as a Signal Officer in the US Army after graduating with honors Summa Cum Laude.”

Skye Mayberry Lopilato

Hill College

“I maintained all A's throughout the entirety of the semester while taking 23 credit hours.”

Over Two Decades of Student Success

With over 800 chapters and more than 2 million members, the NSHCR has empowered members to complete

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Leadership Development Hours

Being a part of the NSHCR has allowed me to come out my comfort zone and become a leader! I have gained valuable knowledge which has set me up for success. ”