Today's Meet the Family Friday is an extra special one as we celebrate the 4-year anniversary of our executive director and inspiring, tenacious, and nurturing leader Dr. Linda Prieto.🥳🎉

Since Linda joined Upward Scholars as ED, she has exponentially increased our fundraising efforts, grown the staff from one full-time employee to six, and nurtured the Upward Scholars family. In addition to being a well-respected executive director, Linda is an outstanding mentor, friend, mother, sister, daughter, and person.

We asked some of the Upward Scholars family members to share how Linda has impacted or inspired them, and we all agree that she is simply like no other.

Happy 4-year anniversary, Linda! We are infinitely grateful for your incredible leadership and passion at Upward Scholars. We could not have moved up the way we have without you. ¡Gracias! 🥰🫶🏼