Cristy Lopez Mazariegos gained a head start on her academic journey in Dominican’s new Avanza summer bridge program. After graduating from San Rafael High School, Cristy is working with first-year students at her alma mater, providing encouragement and support to help the students develop study skills, navigate high school, and strengthen their sense of belonging. It was Dominican’s reputation for community engagement that drew Cristy to the university. Read more at dominican.edu/news #ThisIsDUC, #FirstGeneration