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Where Are They Now?
In August 2013, we launched the Innovation Academy. It was only made possible because fifteen students chose to trust this new program and give it a try. Since then, the IA has served 185 students, and here you can see what some of those alumni are up to. We will be updating this page regularly, so if you are an alumnus, don't hesitate to send us your photo and blurb. This is where you belong.
If you would like to check out Colegio Roosevelt's official Alumni Association website, you can do it here.
GISELLA SILVA
(CLASS OF 2015)
"The IA taught me to question, to live with purpose and to iterate through life."
Gisella was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. She went on to study at the University of Florida. She is now looking into pursuing a career in education.
"The IA taught me to question, to live with purpose and to iterate through life."
Gisella was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. She went on to study at the University of Florida. She is now looking into pursuing a career in education.
TAESAM LEE
(CLASS OF 2016)
"The IA has taught me that there's nothing more powerful in life than being your genuine self."
Taesam pursued the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at the Rhode Island School of Design and is currently a product designer at Pangea.app.
"The IA has taught me that there's nothing more powerful in life than being your genuine self."
Taesam pursued the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at the Rhode Island School of Design and is currently a product designer at Pangea.app.
KARINA VESTERGAARD
(CLASS OF 2020)
"The IA has taught me to challenge myself and those around me."
Karina joined the IA for her tenth-grade year. She is currently studying to become a veterinarian at the University of Florida.
"The IA has taught me to challenge myself and those around me."
Karina joined the IA for her tenth-grade year. She is currently studying to become a veterinarian at the University of Florida.
GONZALO VIDAURRAZAGA
(CLASS OF 2015)
"The best memory I have of the IA is us opening up and being extremely sincere during feedback sessions."
Gonzalo was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at UTEC in Lima, Peru.
"The best memory I have of the IA is us opening up and being extremely sincere during feedback sessions."
Gonzalo was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at UTEC in Lima, Peru.
ANTONIA MUFARECH
(CLASS OF 2019)
"The IA has taught me the importance of storytelling and vulnerability."
Anto was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She is currently studying journalism at Northwestern University.
"The IA has taught me the importance of storytelling and vulnerability."
Anto was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She is currently studying journalism at Northwestern University.
JENNIFER DRYDEN
(CLASS OF 2020)
"The best memory of the IA is being so excited to go school."
Jennifer did the IA in tenth grade. She is studying at the University of Waterloo. She's excited about doing an internship at Google this summer.
"The best memory of the IA is being so excited to go school."
Jennifer did the IA in tenth grade. She is studying at the University of Waterloo. She's excited about doing an internship at Google this summer.
NICOLAS KORCH
(CLASS OF 2019)
"The best memory I have of the IA is feeling like work is not work."
Nicolas pursued the IA in tenth grade and he's currently taking a gap year in Denmark.
"The best memory I have of the IA is feeling like work is not work."
Nicolas pursued the IA in tenth grade and he's currently taking a gap year in Denmark.
MARIA FE MONTOYA
(CLASS OF 2020)
“The best memory I have is coming to class to work with my cohort that was like a second family to me.”
Mafe was in the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She's currently studying Marketing at the University of Miami.
“The best memory I have is coming to class to work with my cohort that was like a second family to me.”
Mafe was in the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She's currently studying Marketing at the University of Miami.
SERGIO PIAGGIO
(CLASS OF 2016)
"My favorite project in the IA was making the documentary"
Sergio pursued the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at the American University in DC and is currently a working as a seafood trader.
"My favorite project in the IA was making the documentary"
Sergio pursued the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at the American University in DC and is currently a working as a seafood trader.
CAMILA PEREZ
(CLASS OF 2019)
"My favourite project was the business we created. I never thought I'd like it so much."
Cami P was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She is enrolled at New York University. Currently she's spending a semester studying in Paris.
"My favourite project was the business we created. I never thought I'd like it so much."
Cami P was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She is enrolled at New York University. Currently she's spending a semester studying in Paris.
PEDRO SANCHEZ
(CLASS OF 2015)
"The IA has taught me to question everything and never stop learning."
Pedro was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at Santa Clara University. After graduating, he went to work as a project manager for Google.
"The IA has taught me to question everything and never stop learning."
Pedro was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to study at Santa Clara University. After graduating, he went to work as a project manager for Google.
VIRNA SEMINARIO
(CLASS OF 2019)
"The best memory I have of the IA is the uphill battles after a failure. There's nothing more gratifying."
Virna was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She is currently studying at Pomona University.
"The best memory I have of the IA is the uphill battles after a failure. There's nothing more gratifying."
Virna was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She is currently studying at Pomona University.
GABRIEL BARRETO
(CLASS OF 2016)
"My favorite project was my independent study where, as a photographer, I was able to explore my own passion for learning. "
Barry was part of the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to pursue his passion for photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He is a freelance photographer.
"My favorite project was my independent study where, as a photographer, I was able to explore my own passion for learning. "
Barry was part of the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. He went on to pursue his passion for photography at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He is a freelance photographer.
BARBARA AVEGGIO
(CLASS OF 2015)
"The IA has taught me to think outside of the book and pursue what I set for myself."
Babi was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. She went on to study at the University of Lima. She currently works as a Marketing Associate at Belcorp.
"The IA has taught me to think outside of the book and pursue what I set for myself."
Babi was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. She went on to study at the University of Lima. She currently works as a Marketing Associate at Belcorp.
AUGUSTO OTERO
(CLASS OF 2015)
"My favourite project in the IA was being part of the smoothie business, Blendz"
Augusto was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. He attended the University Piura, here in Lima. He is currently working at LATAM Airlines as a Sales Analyst.
"My favourite project in the IA was being part of the smoothie business, Blendz"
Augusto was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. He attended the University Piura, here in Lima. He is currently working at LATAM Airlines as a Sales Analyst.
ANDREA HURTADO
(CLASS OF 2015)
"The IA taught me to feel inspired by challenging and unknown environments."
Andrea was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. She went on to study at Providence College and is currently working at Citigroup.
"The IA taught me to feel inspired by challenging and unknown environments."
Andrea was part of the first IA cohort who took the program in eleventh and twelfth grade. She went on to study at Providence College and is currently working at Citigroup.
ANDRESS LASSUS
(CLASS OF 2019)
"My favourite project in the IA was the Deep Dive because I learned how to ask good questions."
Andres was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. He is currently studying Liberal Sciences at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands.
"My favourite project in the IA was the Deep Dive because I learned how to ask good questions."
Andres was part of the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. He is currently studying Liberal Sciences at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands.
ANTONIA SOUSA
(Class of 2019)
"The IA has taught me how to respond to and apply critical feedback in order to grow."
Antu pursued the IA in twelfth grade. She's currently attending Northeastern University. She is also getting work experience at AMC Networks.
"The IA has taught me how to respond to and apply critical feedback in order to grow."
Antu pursued the IA in twelfth grade. She's currently attending Northeastern University. She is also getting work experience at AMC Networks.
DHARMA GONZALEZ FERRET
(CLASS OF 2018)
"The best memory I have is leaving campus to do research about the topic I liked."
Dharma was part of the tenth-grade IA cohort. After graduating from Roosevelt, she went on to study at George Washington University, majoring in Biological Anthropology.
"The best memory I have is leaving campus to do research about the topic I liked."
Dharma was part of the tenth-grade IA cohort. After graduating from Roosevelt, she went on to study at George Washington University, majoring in Biological Anthropology.
RAFAELLA MUFARECH
(CLASS OF 2020)
'This program has taught me the importance of initiative, process, iteration, and working with purpose."
Rafi was in the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She's currently pursuing a degree in writing at Savannah College of Art and Design.
'This program has taught me the importance of initiative, process, iteration, and working with purpose."
Rafi was in the IA between tenth and twelfth grade. She's currently pursuing a degree in writing at Savannah College of Art and Design.
JULIA VERA
(CLASS OF 2020)
"The IA has taught me that to be yourself is the most important thing because only then, you will find your own way of learning."
Juju pursued the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. She's currently attending Penn State University.
"The IA has taught me that to be yourself is the most important thing because only then, you will find your own way of learning."
Juju pursued the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. She's currently attending Penn State University.
INES FERNANDEZ BARHUMI
(CLASS OF 2020)
"The IA has taught how to be less rigid and more humble.""
Ines is currently studying computational social science at the University College in Dublin.
"The IA has taught how to be less rigid and more humble.""
Ines is currently studying computational social science at the University College in Dublin.
ALEX MONTES DE OCA
(CLASS OF 2021)
"The best memory I have is the Glow magazine release day :) "
Alex was part of the tenth-grade cohort. He's currently taking a gap year and looking into pursuing European universities next year.
"The best memory I have is the Glow magazine release day :) "
Alex was part of the tenth-grade cohort. He's currently taking a gap year and looking into pursuing European universities next year.
CAMILA YRIBERRY
(CLASS OF 2020)
'This program has taught me that failing is part of the process. What matters is not giving up."
Cami Y was in the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. She's currently pursuing a degree in communications at the University of Tampa.
'This program has taught me that failing is part of the process. What matters is not giving up."
Cami Y was in the IA in eleventh and twelfth grade. She's currently pursuing a degree in communications at the University of Tampa.
EVA DUCHARME
(CLASS OF 2020)
"The best memory I have of the IA is being surrounded by a group people of who want me to succeed and support me!"
Eva joined the IA for her tenth-grade year. She is currently studying at Emerson College.
"The best memory I have of the IA is being surrounded by a group people of who want me to succeed and support me!"
Eva joined the IA for her tenth-grade year. She is currently studying at Emerson College.
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