Ariella Aquino ’21
Will your scholarship gift inspire another Mitchell student like Ariella to move the needle on social justice and civil rights?
Ariella Aquino ‘21 has big dreams. Over the last four years in her criminal justice program at Mitchell, Ariella has been carefully cultivating the foundation for those dreams through coursework as well as her recent internship with Charlie Duffy, consultant for the Office of the Connecticut Chief State’s Attorney. Her goal? To attend law school, and ultimately, become a civil rights attorney. Now, this newly minted Mitchell alum and tribal member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is continuing learning in her field, embarking on her new job as administrative assistant at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police Department.
“In my future career as a civil rights attorney, I plan to seek justice for those who can’t advocate for themselves. Migrant worker exploitation, access to healthcare, law enforcement misconduct, hate crimes…these are just a few issues I care deeply about.”
On course. Reaching for the stars.
Introducing the 2021 North Star Scholarship Fund
When you contribute to the 2021 North Star Scholarship Fund, you become part of the solution in closing the higher education equity gap.
Today, the economic uncertainty of the pandemic poses even more treacherous seas, widening that gap for many of our students. Families are feeling the sharp effects of loss of income and financial security.
If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to directly impact students with your gift, this is it.
Your scholarship gift today will help students stay on course and realize their dreams – offering an unwavering north star to orient and light their way.
Max Gayle, Sophomore
“I always had an interest in Science and Math. I knew I wanted to go to College and pursue my dream of being an ultrasound tech and a physical therapist, and that if I could get a scholarship, it would be a lot easier on my family. My Mitchell graduation? I picture it being one of my top ten days ever!”
Questions?
Contact advancement@mitchell.edu.
Dougie DelaCruz, Junior
Brittney Tougas, Junior
Heather Haddon, Senior
Maxwell Gayle, Sophomore
“I always had an interest in Science and Math. I knew I wanted to go to College and pursue my dream of being an ultrasound tech and a physical therapist, and that if I could get a scholarship, it would be a lot easier on my family. My Mitchell graduation? I picture it being one of my top ten days ever!”
