Jailene Gonzalez

We are proud to introduce Jailene Gonzalez as the first-ever recipient of the Elodia M. Dominguez Memorial CNA Scholarship.

As the inaugural EMD Scholar, Jailene holds a special place in the history of this scholarship - and her story makes clear why she was the right person to carry this distinction.

Jailene's decision to pursue the CNA program is a deliberate and grounded one. She isn't simply looking for a career - she is building toward a future where she can be someone patients rely on and feel safe with. That sense of purpose, paired with maturity to acknowledge the challenges ahead and commit to them anyway, is exactly what an EMD Scholar embodies.

Jailene, congratulations! You are the foundation this scholarship is built on, and we cannot wait to see where your dedication takes you.