Warrior-Scholar Project

Meet Don Beamon: A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and air delivery specialist (parachute rigger) 🪂, Don attended Warrior-Scholar Project’s academic boot camp at Brown University as he prepared to begin classes there. 📚

As student at UMass Boston, Don came into the program hoping to feel more prepared for the pace and expectations of an Ivy League classroom. At first, he struggled with imposter syndrome—but throughout the week, he became more comfortable speaking up, getting feedback, and learning alongside peers and professors. 💬

One of his biggest takeaways was that mindset isn’t fixed—it shifts depending on the situation, and the right tools and strategies can make a huge difference. 💡 He also left the program with more confidence in his writing, especially when it comes to structuring essays and building stronger transitions. ✍️

Learn more about Don's journey with WSP 👉 https://bit.ly/4dumJ1R

Meet Lead STEM Fellow, Edwin Vasquez-Tacam ✨

Edwin and a team of STEM fellows will serve as peer mentors to participants in our STEM boot camps this summer. Passionate about neuroscience, mentorship, and educational accessibility, Edwin is committed to supporting students through community outreach and advocacy.

🇺🇸 U.S. Navy veteran
🧠 Neuroscience & psychology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
🤝 Volunteer, UNC Latinx Center ENLACES Program
✍️ Member of UNC’s National Association of Hispanic Journalists
📰 Contributor to NAHJ’s first published magazine at UNC