CCNY CWE
Lucero Saavedra Huerta has shown incredible resilience and determination in pursuing her education. Originally from Mexico, Lucero immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and faced many challenges, including learning English and becoming a young mother. Despite these obstacles, she never wavered in her determination to pursue her dreams.
Her journey took her through high school graduation and eventually earning her associate’s degree. Now pursuing a major in early childhood education, Lucero has received the Women’s Forum Education Fund Award, a $10,000 grant that has eased the financial burden of her studies. This support has allowed her to focus on her coursework and career goals, including her aspiration to become a special education teacher.
In addition to the Women’s Forum Education Fund Award, Lucero has also been a recipient of the Dreamers Scholarship and currently works as a paraprofessional in the New York City Department of Education. Her deep commitment to working with children and giving back to her community drives her ambitions.
Reflecting on her journey, Lucero emphasizes her belief in the importance of pursuing dreams and never giving up. She sees herself as a dreamer, striving to create a better future for herself and her children while inspiring others to follow their passions. Lucero Saavedra Huerta's story is a testament to perseverance, resilience, and the transformative power of education in overcoming adversity and achieving one's dreams.
Link to Articles:
CUNY Newswire | Women's Forum
Watch Lucero Saavedra Huerta at the Award Winners' Scholar Interviews
Hosted by CCNY CWE Alumna Darresa Rodriguez, Herself a 2022 Awardee
Women’s Forum Education Fund Award (2025 Applications will open Sep 1, 2024)
Since 1987, the Women’s Forum Education Fund Award has recognized and supported extraordinary women over the age of 35, who have overcome extreme adversity to resume their education. Our unrestricted $10,000 grants are awarded directly to the recipient for any costs associated with advancing her education.
CCNY CWE Celebrates 12 Impressive Women’s Forum Education Fund Winners to Date!
2025: Applications will open Sep 1, 2024 https://www.womensforumny.org/apply
2024: Sena Tossou
2023: Lucero Saavedra Huerta
2022: Rainbow Sarah Farr, Darresa Rodriguez
2021: Patriece Spann
2020: Sandra Serrano, Michelle Caines, Sheila Castillo
2019: Kereen Brown
2018: Jilian Alvelo
2014: Rita Rivera
2010: Christa Meir-Staude
