EMERGE
Edward Lopez currently serves as the Vice President of Engagement and a Student Senator in the Lehigh University Student Senate since September 2023. In addition to these roles, Edward is an EMERGE Scholar and Fellow, actively participating in community engagement activities. As a Fellow for the Progressive Turnout Project, Edward successfully knocked on over 600 doors and made 200+ calls to support a candidate. Edward also interned at OneGoal, focusing on postsecondary success for students, and contributed to the LU/United Nations Partnership by creating promotional materials and managing communications. Previous experiences include an internship with the City of Houston Mayor's Office, participation as a Scholar for the Hispanic National Bar Foundation, and serving on the At-Large 4 Youth Council. Edward is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Management at Lehigh University, having earned an Associate of Science from Houston Community College prior to that.
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EMERGE
High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds often face significant barriers when it comes to accessing the nation’s top colleges. EMERGE partners with local school districts to help these students ignite their potential and gain access to top colleges that offer generous financial aid. EMERGE students graduate at eight times the national average for students in their demographic, frequently with minimal debt. Even more, they learn to maximize their unique strengths and talents and embrace their identities to become influential leaders in their own lives and communities.