Angie Zavala

Fourteen years ago, Angie was in our veryfirst Bright Beginnings class with her mom.In high school, she was enrolled in our AP Leadership program, working with Grace Place’s staff and a mentor to plan and prepare for a college experience that would help her achieve her dream of owning a fashion empire. Today, she is living in New York City and attending the Fashion Institute of Technology – one of the top fashion schools in the world.

Photos by Brian Tietz