Elisa Vigil Rodriguez is not just a high-achieving student, she’s a force of nature. A longtime member of Next Generation Scholars (NGS), Elisa has consistently demonstrated resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep commitment to her community.
From securing a full-ride scholarship to The Branson School, to successfully advocating for funding for an educational trip to Spain, Elisa is a goal-getter who seizes every opportunity with determination and grace. Her leadership extends beyond academics: through her participation in our Community Uplift Program, she also created a summer art program for low-income youth, sharing her passion for creativity with others.
Elisa’s drive for excelling in the field of business has also led her to multiple internships, including roles in Branson’s business office and a local winery, where she explored entrepreneurship firsthand. Through it all, she balances ambition with humility, excelling in every space she enters.
Below, watch Elisa open her reaction to earning her family's first-ever college acceptance:
Even in the face of personal hardship, including her mother’s battle with cancer, Elisa has remained steadfast as she juggles school, work, and family responsibilities with unwavering strength.
Elisa’s journey is an inspiring testament to perseverance, leadership, and heart.
We are proud that she is a part of the NGS story, and we’re even prouder to share that she’ll be attending Scripps College this Fall.
We invite you to meet Elisa and our other brilliant Scholars at Gala Light on April 27th, and to witness how they are illuminating and elevating their futures.
Introducing Raffle Prizes at Gala Light!
Thanks to the support of local businesses across the Bay Area, we are thrilled to offer exciting raffle prizes at our gala event.
One of our raffle prizes will be a "Burgers and Shopping" package, featuring gift cards to The Hub and Target.
Catch all this and more at Gala Light.
We hope to see you there!
Special Thanks to One of Our Event Sponsors!
Marin Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization that mobilizes the power of community and the resources of philanthropy to advance equity for people, places, and the planet. We thank them for investing in NGS as a Gala Light event sponsor.
