Mariana is an extraordinary young woman whose strength, intelligence, and kindness have touched everyone around her. Having been in foster care since she was very young, Mariana has overcome numerous challenges and continues to achieve incredible things. She excels academically, maintaining straight A’s while taking advanced placement (AP) classes, and is an active member of her high school cheer team. Being on the team requires constant and effective communication with her teammates, something she handles with great responsibility. In addition to her current achievements, Mariana is working hard toward her next big goal: securing a job and attending college.