Erika Orgaz, STRIVE New York '20 

STRIVE grad Erika Orgaz came to New York from Mexico seeking work opportunities and a new start in life. Erika was just beginning to learn English and struggled to navigate the working world due to the language barrier she experienced as a Spanish speaker. A friend recommended that she come to STRIVE, where she not only found a welcoming community that helped her access the training and certification she was seeking for a thriving career path, but also supported her as an English language learner.