
Alex Serna
Program Director
Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano
Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano
Program Director
I work alongside highly motivated, first-generation students who will be the first in their families to attend college.
Every day, I have the opportunity to help a middle school student keep their grades up, encourage them to take a leadership role on campus to supporting a high school senior applying to college and ensuring they have the resources they deserve to thrive. I work with dedicated and hard working parents who have big dreams, aspirations and hopes for their children. I am surrounded by peers in college access and other nonprofits who inspire me to be better and more knowledgeable.
Here's the first step for college students
You might not do exactly what you want at first, but every opportunity is one to learn and grow. Networking is critical to understand your passions through other's experiences.
"because you're going to community college and a teen father you won't accomplish anything in life. You're not going to transfer and graduate from college. You'll be working two jobs to support your children. "