Meet The Cohort Captains

Eileen Galdamez

Hometown: Durham, NC

Education: Second Year Scholar, Nutrition Major

Interests: I am a gym rat. You will always find me working out at Kaplan! I love food and cooking is one of my favorite hobbies. I am fascinated with nutrition and encouraging others to live healthy and sustainably by nourishing their bodies with nutrient-dense foods.

Fun Fact: I started a small business, decorating and creating chocolate-covered treats.

Favorite thing about Guarantee:
“It’s more than just a “program.” It has become a family, and everyone is always encouraging.”

Jarianna Aguilar

Hometown: Durham, NC

Education: Second Year Scholar, Pre-Nursing Major

Interests: Singing Karaoke, watching Disney movies, and eating

Fun Fact: I’m the shortest CC this year!

Favorite thing about Guarantee:
“They are a home away from home, We are all one big family!”

Karla Cruz-Ochoa

Hometown: Henderson, NC

Education: Second Year Scholar, Pre-Nursing Major

Interests: I love watching anime and Kdramas. I also like making random music playlists.

Fun Fact: My favorite cartoon character is Joe Cool Snoopy

Favorite thing about Guarantee:
“Being a Guarantee Scholar gives us the opportunity to belong to a supportive community and build a family away from home!”

Kayleigh Clark

Hometown: Mooresville, NC

Education: Second Year Scholar, Environment & Sustainability Major

Interests: I love hiking, music, and cooking

Fun Fact: I am spending my summer studying abroad in Italy!

Favorite thing about Guarantee:
“My favorite thing about Guarantee is how it has helped develop me into the person and leader I am today, along with the sense of family I have being a part of it.”