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Where are they now
Meet the inspiring alumni of The 15 White Coats Scholarship Program. This page celebrates the journeys of past recipients, showcasing where they are now and the incredible impact they’re making in the world. Through testimonials and personal stories, you'll see how this program has supported the next generation of changemakers in medicine and beyond.
Georgia Torrence
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Grad-program scholar balancing shadowing & volunteer hours
Fun Facts
Refreshing AAMC bundle content and LOR connections
Why We’re Celebrating
Adaeze Ahanotu
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Post-bacc student retaking the MCAT
Fun Facts
Refined study strategies based on FTFP diagnostics
Why We’re Celebrating
Angela Jenkins
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Starting a formal post-bacc after Bowie State graduation
Fun Facts
Co-author on a 2025 JMIR study about telehealth access
Why We’re Celebrating
David Cantu
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Clinical-research pro with multiple 2025 interview invites; accepted into 1 medical school
Fun Facts
Promoted to higher-pay role this spring
Why We’re Celebrating
Amanda Harriott
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
2025 re-applicant fine-tuning secondaries
Fun Facts
• Sat MCAT & CASPer
• Leads campus health-equity tutoring league
Why We’re Celebrating
Engeddy Meran
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Pre-med senior logging patient-care hours
Fun Facts
• Advanced neurobiology coursework
• Hospital volunteer
Why We’re Celebrating
Haftah Choute
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
M.S. Biomedical Sciences bridge year
Fun Facts
Practicing a “rest-and-productivity” rhythm learned in FTFP
Why We’re Celebrating
Amy Sariles
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Full-time clinical assistant; gearing up for the ’26 AMCAS cycle
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Balances 40-hr workweeks with evening study blocks
Why We’re Celebrating
Lesa Felton
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Applying to U.S. med-schools after graduating with honors
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Waiting on interview invites
Why We’re Celebrating
Jhordan Buckley
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Recent B.S. graduate, mapping gap-year experiences before MCAT
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Exploring community-health roles
Why We’re Celebrating
D’Nyla Dean
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Post-bac research fellow, building a self-paced MCAT plan
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UPenn School of Medicine research intern
Why We’re Celebrating
Monique Armelle Dacanay
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Senior year at North Carolina A&T, prepping for 2026 MCAT & primaries
Fun Facts
STEM honor student
Campus health-equity advocate
Why We’re Celebrating
Giovanna Sanchez Cisneros
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Re-taking prereqs > 10 yrs old, sitting for MCAT again
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Hospital interpreter bridging language gaps
Why We’re Celebrating
Kimberly Ontiveros Gomez
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Finalizing primary applications while working as a Medical Documentation Specialist & Lead Spanish TA at UCSD; Accepted into 1 medical school
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Focus on bilingual, community-centered care
Why We’re Celebrating
Kelsey Lewis
Cohort 1.0 alum
Where They Are Now
Incoming M1 – accepted to 3 U.S. medical-school
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Passion for U.S. health-policy reform
Why We’re Celebrating
Scholar Spotlights
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Alumni Testimonials
Astrid Q.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“Getting encouragement from peers who look like me was the validation I needed to keep going. FTFP’s community is powerful.”
Jessica P.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“Every session delivered actionable guidance and reminded me that I belong in medicine. FTFP’s support is invaluable.”
Nkalipho D.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“FTFP helped me turn challenges into opportunities and prepared me for the realities of becoming a physician. I’d encourage any future doc to apply.”
Jorge O.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“From MCAT strategy to secondaries, the FTFP team gave me clarity, confidence, and all the resources I needed to present as a truly competitive applicant.”
Emira W.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“FTFP 2.0 means lifting up people who are often told they can’t succeed. This support network changed my outlook—and my future.”
Giovanna S.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“The program laid out a clear roadmap, paired me with mentors, and turned a daunting process into an achievable goal. Future physicians, you’re in good hands!”
Kylie V.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“My cohort became a family that grounded me in my responsibilities and pushed me forward whenever I felt overwhelmed. The bond we built is like no other.”
Sophia B.
FTFP 2.0 Scholar
“FTFP kept me accountable and supported at every step of the med-school journey. The community uplifts you and walks beside you the whole way.”