My Breakthrough Experience: Grecia Lopez

My Breakthrough Experience: Grecia Lopez

My name is Grecia Lopez. I am a junior at Texas Tech University. That may not be a popular choice with all you Longhorn fans out there, but don’t worry, I’m doing great as a Red Raider. It is my honor to share my story today. It was during my sixth grade year that two...
Austin Business Leaders Attend Breakthrough’s Corporate Luncheon

Austin Business Leaders Attend Breakthrough’s Corporate Luncheon

More than 75 Austin business leaders attended Breakthrough’s Corporate Partners Luncheon on September 13, hosted by Silicon Labs. Chaired by Michele Walker-Moak of Applied Materials and moderated by Bill Bock of Silicon Labs, the event featured a panel of diverse...
Breakthrough Receives ‘Excellence in Education Award’

Breakthrough Receives ‘Excellence in Education Award’

Breakthrough received the “Excellence in Education Award” from Manor Independent School District in recognition for our exceptional leadership in providing innovative educational programs for middle school and high school youth.  In 2011, Breakthrough began partnering...
Natalie Santander

Natalie Santander

Natalie’s Breakthrough Experience My name is Natalie Santander and I live here on the eastside with my little sister and my mom.   I am a 9th grader at Austin High School and, with Breakthrough’s help, I am going to be the first in my family to graduate from...