In 2022, her final year of secondary school, Adrenise along with her sister and fellow MBB Scholar, Andrelene, endured a tumultuous turn of events. Their mother passed away and their father was in the Dominican Republic, trying to find construction jobs to send back money for his 7 children.

Amid national instability and widespread school closures due to gang violence, she helped organize tutoring and recreational activities for local children, ensuring they remained connected to their studies and had a safe space for joy.

She leads workshops on financial literacy, conflict resolution, and stress management—skills she first developed through MBB.

“I pray for each of you every day, that you will not become discouraged in your work, because this program enables my family to take a small breath of hope.”

As a nursing student, Eunice is committed to helping others, but a medical crisis put her on the other side of the hospital bed.