Adriana Chavarin

CSUMB 2024 Scholarship Recipient

 

Adriana Chavarin is a dedicated single parent who after 16 years decided to pursue her dream of earning a

Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB).

Originally from Mexico Adriana moved to the United States at the age of 19 and spent seven (7) years working in the lettuce fields in Salinas.

 During this time Adriana attended Salinas Adult School to learn English and in doing so obtained her General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

 Adriana received her Associate Degree in Business Administration from Hartnell College before attending CSUMB.

 

Adriana works full-time, where she was honored as Employee of the Year (a reflection of her hard work and dedication),

 to support her family while also being a full-time student.