b'13Heights alumni are part of an invaluable network of professionals who offer career opportunities and continued support for our current students. Years after graduation, they are living proof ofALUMNIwhat success can look like. The following alumni bring a wealth of knowledge from their time in the organization, and are currently giving back to the Heights community with that experience. MarlenaHeights introduced me to a world beyond theEllisneighborhood where I grew up. Throughout my time Associate Attorney,as a high school student, collegian, and alum, Heights Commercial Litigation,exposed me to opportunities that were unimaginable. White and Williams, LLP.I often wonder what would have become of my life had I not been involved with Heights Philadelphia. West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, I recognize that the programs, activities and the 2013 | West Chester University,sharp focus on college success they brought to me Master of Science in Criminal Justice, 2016 | Roger Williamssaved my life.University School of Law, 2021 Ben I am grateful for Heights commitment to helping Quanstudents in Philadelphia, who were just like me, strive for success. Being a Heights alum means I am Software Engineerstill a part of the same community that helped me The Haverford School,throughout my academic career. As an alum I can 2015 | Lehigh University,now leverage my professional experience to provide Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science, 2019guidance to current scholars.Emily A word of advice I would give to [current] Heights Gonzalez students is to trust the process. Heights staff know what they are doing and everything has a purpose. They are Registered Nurse atshaping you and preparing you, not only for college, but Jeanes Hospitalalso equipping you with life skills. I came out stronger Holy Family University, Bachelorand smarter in the end.of Science in Nursing, 2022 From our students voices being lifted in The Wall Street Journal and Philadelphia Inquirer to our featured partnership with Penn Admissions and the Applying to College 101 online course, we are proud to advocate for our students and their success. The following media outlets have highlighted Heights this past year:'