Professionals

Bryant learned hard work and persistence at a young age. It all started at the Landry’s Oyster Bar when Bryant was 10. Bryant was just along for the ride when his dad and some old buddies got together for some oysters and beer. Bryant had been begging his parents for a go-cart for months, and he continued to pester his father about it on this particular afternoon. In a moment of weakness, his father told Bryant that he could have a go-cart if he paid for it himself.

Three months later, Bryant had that go-cart. Read More >>

Cristina’s family moved to East Texas from Mexico when she was only one year old. While her family struggled to build a new life in a new country, Cristina started school without speaking any English. After quickly becoming fluent in English as well as Spanish, Cristina learned that education and hard work were essential to overcoming her family’s hardship. She set a goal of taking full advantage of the opportunity she was given to grow up, study, live and work in the United States.Read More >>

Rachel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents who instilled in her a strong work ethic and a determination to succeed.  While growing up, Rachel watched her father go to work each day in a machine shop in the sweltering New Orleans heat and knew that he was working so hard each day to provide the best educational opportunities for her and her older brother.  It was this work ethic that pushed her to do well in school and developed a passion for learning and reading any and everything she could get her hands on…Read More >>