Annexstad Family Foundation

Estephanie Lopez ‘26, an LFT scholar at Clemson University, has used her time as an undergraduate to lead, innovate, and uplift others. Through her studies as a biomedical engineering major, Estephanie designed a baby temperature and respiration monitor from concept to final product. She continued to flex her technical and problem-solving skills in high impact projects during a recent internship with her dream company, Medtronic. On campus, she serves as President of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, serves on the student advisory board for the College of Engineering and Computing and Applied Sciences and mentors freshman pursuing degrees in STEM. As a leader on campus, Estephanie is creating opportunity for Hispanic students in STEM by hosting events to connect with industry leaders with students to explore career paths and job opportunities. After graduation, Estephanie plans to pursue a career in MedTech, innovating in cardiology and neurology and plans to focus on Design Quality Engineering. We are so proud of all her hard work!

Good luck with midterms and mid semester projects—spring is almost here! This past week we visited: ??Georgetown University? ??Northern Michigan University? ??Michigan Technological University We look forward to connecting with more of our scholars soon!?

AFF Scholar Feature: Tyler Le As a first-generation college student, Tyler Le has made the most of his time at the University of Alabama, growing into a leader and mentor dedicated to helping others succeed. Over the past year, he has shifted from formal leadership roles to focusing on personal contributions, using his experience and network to guide younger students toward the same opportunities that shaped his journey. On campus, Tyler has taken on numerous leadership roles, including Vice President of Culverhouse College of Business Ambassadors, Executive Vice President of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Treasurer of Jasons Senior Honorary, Chief of Staff for the VP of Financial Affairs, Project Manager for the UA Cybersecurity Clinic, and mentor for the Culverhouse First-Gen Community Group. Upon graduation, Tyler will be moving to New York City to begin a career in Cybersecurity Consulting with Ernst & Young! We are so proud of Tyler’s incredible achievements!

We had a great visits connecting with scholars at Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University! ?? Grateful for the opportunity to hear about their experiences and?achievements! ??Texas Christian University? ??Southern Methodist University?

AFF Scholar Feature: Andrea Martinez Andrea, a student at the University of Redlands, is always pushing herself to grow—balancing demanding coursework, leadership roles, and a passion for education. As secretary of both her dance team and math club, and fundraising chair for her sorority, she’s making an impact on campus while staying focused on her future. Driven by her mother’s resilience, Andrea is working toward her Master’s in Education with the goal of becoming a high school math teacher—ready to inspire the next generation just as she’s been inspired.?? We are so proud of Andrea and can’t wait to see everything she accomplishes in the future! We’re continually inspired by all of our scholars and the incredible impact they’re making.?

Wrapped up a fantastic week of campus visits! ?? We connected with students at University of California, Berkeley, Gonzaga University, and Clemson University. A special highlight was cheering on the Clemson Women’s Gymnastics team with the Annexstad scholar cohort! ??University of California, Berkeley? ??Gonzaga University? ??Clemson University

We are excited to introduce our newest AFF team member, Maggie Marinovich! Maggie serves as the Foundation's first Marketing Manager. She plays a key role in expanding and amplifying the foundation’s mission and highlighting its impact through strategic programs and partnerships. Maggie leads our social media initiatives, manages our website, and supports both in-person and virtual events, our annual report, and various internal projects. Maggie received her bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in poverty studies from the University of Notre Dame.

AFF Scholars! ?? Join us for our AFF virtual event: Mastering Business Communication - How to network, interview, and communicate your value in a professional setting with Jenna Rogers, Founder & CEO of Career Civility! ?? Date: Wednesday, March 26th ?? Time: 4 PM CT In this webinar, you'll learn how to: ? Craft a compelling career story that sets you apart in interviews & networking ? Communicate your value with confidence and highlight your strengths in professional settings ? Build a strong network with meaningful connections & strategic conversations Register now:?https://lnkd.in/gJjhACCR

Great mid-semester campus visits to Georgia Institute of Technology and Indiana University. We’re so proud of all the hard work, perseverance and accomplishments of the Annexstad scholar cohorts this semester!

Spring semester campus visits are in full swing! Last week, we had great visits in Minnesota and the Southeast! Keep an eye out to see when we’ll be on your campus next! ??Alabama University? ??Winona State University? ??Clayton State University?