Dr. Prem ReddyFamily Foundation

Scholarship Dinner

Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCPFounder

The Prem Reddy Family Foundation Scholarship Programwas created to reward students who have achieved

academic excellence while also participating inschool and community services.

The program is open to High Desert residents whoare actively pursuing a career in healthcare.

The Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundationhas awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships since 1994.

WelcomeEddie HernandezDesert Valley Hospital

Musical EntertainmentParade of Pianos

A Few WordsFred Hunter

CEO, Desert Valley Hospital

Scholarship RecipientZackery Moroste

Guest SpeakerJohn Morris

Nurse Educator and International Volunteer

FoundersDr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation

Scholarship Awards Presentation

ELIZABETH BAMISHAYEMy name is Elizabeth Bamishaye and am currently a senior at Hesperia High School. I will be majoring in Biochemistry at UCLA in the fall of 2017 with an emphasis on pre-medicine.

BRANDY CARDINALE My name is Brandy Cardinale and my goal is to receive my bachelor’s in registered nursing, and ultimately to become a pediatrician and to receive my MD.

TISHA CARDINALE My name is Tisha Cardinale and I’m a nursing student at Loma Linda University. My educational goal is to receive my bachelor’s for registered nursing and become a pediatrician with an MD.

PAYUSH CHATTA My name is Payush Chatta and I am currently a second year Osteopathic medical student at A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. I aspire to specialize in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Cardiology upon completing my medical degree.

SACHIN CHATTA My name is Sachin Chatta and I am currently a 4th year medical student. Upon graduation I am interested in international medicine and working with the underpriveliged.

ARVIN DELAPAZ I am a nursing student expecting to graduate in the fall of 2017. I have pursued the art and science of medicine and nursing ever since I declared my major in 2012.

Recipients

JAMES EVANSAfter being introduced to chemistry and various medical classes at Excelsior A.M.E, I was inspired to pursue a career in the medical field. In the future, I intend to become a General Practitioner.

KRYSTLE FRAZIERMy name is Krystle Frazier and currently at Loma Linda University obtaining my doctorate of nursing practice with a family nurse practitioner specialty.

ELIZABETH GUSTAFSONMy name is Elizabeth Gustafson and a senior at California Baptist University (CBU). I am a nursing major and will begin my fifth semester at CBU’s college of nursing in the fall. I plan to become an emergency department nurse and aspire to work in a level one trauma center.

NAVDEEP KAURI learned over the years that time was the most precious gift I can give to my community, and that is when I decided to volunteer at Desert Valley Hospital. I have learned a lot from my Desert Valley family which vary from life lessons to life experiences.

TEGHVEER KOONERI am a freshman at University of California, Irvine and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. I plan to attend medical school after my degree is completed.

CHRISTOPHER KWOKI am currently enrolled at The Ohio State University and majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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RICHARD LAMI am a full-time student at California State University, Fullerton and a double major in health science and nursing with a minor in kinesiology. I look forward to completing my BSN degree by 2018, and continue to pursue a Master’s of Science in Nursing.

BRIAN LUGO My name is Brian Lugo. I have chosen to return to school for my degree in Emergency Management. This journey has been an exciting one and I look forward to the opportunities ahead.

ZACKERY MAROSTEI attended Granite Hills High School. For my college career I decided to attend California Baptist University where I aspire to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I would then like to further my education and complete a master’s degree to become a nurse anesthetist.

BRIONA MARTIN My name is Briona Martin. I plan on majoring in nursing to become an RN. I would like to thank my mom for always being there for me and supporting me through everything. She is the reason I am who I am today and love her for that.

KAYLEY MOORE My desire is to put my passion of serving others to use by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently in my second semester at Azusa Pacific University, and graduating in December of 2018.

CRYSTAL NIELSEN My name is Crystal Nielsen. I currently have an Associates in Math and Science and will be graduating from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology next spring.

Recipients

RecipientsSARAH POPEI have high aspirations to become a Physician’s Assistant so that I may make an impact on my patients and get them the help they need. I strive to transfer to Azusa Pacific University to complete a nursing degree after my Associates Degree at Ohio Christian University in 2018.

KAYLEE PRESTONMy name is Kaylee Preston. Currently I am attending Sultana High School. I am very excited to attend Cal State San Bernardino this fall and begin working towards my bachelor degree in nursing.

SHUWEN QIANMy name is Shuwen Qian (Grace). I am a college student majoring in biology and I am going to transfer to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in fall 2017. I want to become a doctor to save and change lives.

BONNIE SMITHMy name is Bonnie Kaylee Smith and recently accepted into the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry B.S. Dental Hygiene program, and I will be starting the program this coming fall.

DAPHNEY VICTORIAMy name is Daphney Victoria and I am pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Studies. I hope to continue my career with Prime Healthcare once I complete my education.

SINDY ZUNIGAI am Sindy Zuniga and will be attending the University of California Riverside in the fall, as a path to one day reaching my dream of becoming a Physician’s Assistant.

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