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Class of 2018 | Human Services

Katherine Esparra has encountered closed doors all her life, but none have been able to stop her. The one door that was easiest to open made all the difference: 窪做惇蹋厙.

Katherine arrived in Massachusetts in 2007 after a tumultuous life in her home state of New Jersey. Among the events of her past, Katherine dropped out of school. Family encouragement made the move to restart her education.

She was greeted with the same boost from Angela Boffi at the 窪做惇蹋厙 Workforce Center. She made me feel welcome, and I think thats one of the reasons that I stayed at BCC, said Katherine. 

Katherine went through the 窪做惇蹋厙 HiSET program, passed, and something just clicked.

After I got my HiSET, I fell in love with school all over again, said Katherine. I thought, What now? Im not doing anything, lets keep going.

Katherine has always been an advocate for the disadvantaged, specifically kids in need of a chance. She decided to make a career of this passion, and pursued an associates degree in Human Services from 窪做惇蹋厙. 

Katherines studies included acquiring an internship. She joined the team of Southeast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) for a three-month internship, which was capped off with a full-time job offer. This position will set in motion whats to come when she finishes her bachelors at Rhode Island College.

To me its not work, said Katherine. When you love your job its not a job. I know that I make a difference in these kids lives.