2025 Health Professional
Student Scholarship Galas
Celebrating Exceptional Academic Performance, Leadership, and Advancement
Hispanics are the largest ethnic group in the United States, yet, there is a dearth of Hispanic health professionals with the cultural and linguistic skills to deliver quality care for this growing population.
NHHF is responding to these challenges by developing this unique national scholarship program to reward students in health professional schools for exceptional academic performance, leadership, and commitment to serving the Hispanic community.
Every year, NHHF hosts two galas to celebrate the academic achievements and aspirations of our student scholars and national Hispanic leaders making a difference in healthcare.
Thank you to our CA & DC Sponsors for all of their support in making this possible.
2025 Galas
California Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025
Reception: 6:30-7:30 PM
Awards Gala: 7:30-10:30 PM
The Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue | Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC Gala
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Reception: 6:30-7:30 PM
Awards Gala: 7:30-10:30 PM
Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
480 L´Enfant Plaza SW | Washington, DC
To take advantage of our hotel room block, ask for the NHHF special rate.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to be part of this inspiring celebration and help support the next generation of Latino healthcare leaders.
Please contact Dr. Rios to learn more about sponsorships at erios@nhhfx.org
California Gala Honorees
Washington, DC Gala Honorees
Congratulations to 2025 Scholarship Recipients
CA 2025 Scholarship - Awardee
Medical Students
- Giuliana Perini Villanueva
- UCLA- David Geffen School of Medicine, Class of 2027
- Pamela Munoz
- Riverside School of Medicine, Class of 2028
- Saimon Acevedo Ortiz
- Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Class of 2028
- Pedro Angel Perez
- USC Keck School of Medicine, Class of 2028
- Angelica Solis
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Class of 2028
- Anna Urrea
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science – Chicago Medical School, Class of 2028
- Ryan Corona
- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Class of 2029
- Christina Orizabal
- California University of Science and Medicine, Class of 2028
Physician Associates
- Layla Serna
- Stanford School of Medicine, Class of 2027
- Harvey Peralta
- Keck Graduate Institute – School of Health Science, Class of 2027
- Vanessa Icenhower
- University of the Pacific- School of Health Sciences, Class of 2027
Nursing
- Analisa Guerra
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio – School of Nursing, Class of 2027
- Margareth Avitia
- University of Arizona – College of Nursing, Class of 2027
- Katie Valenzuela
- University of Washington- School of Nursing, Class of 2027
- Anthony Rubio
- University of California- Riverside, Class of 2026
Dental
- Kristian Mendoza
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Science, School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2029
- Samantha Camarena
- California Northstate University College of Dental Medicine, Class of 2029
Pharmacy
- Elizabeth Rosales
- Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, Class of 2028
- Martin Hernandez
- UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy, Class of 2028
- Eduardo Lopez
- The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Class of 2028
Public Health
- Liz Summer
- Texas A&M University – School of Public Health, Class of 2027
- Eva Perez Zepeda
- University of North Texas Health Fort Worth College of Public Health, Class of 2026
DC 2025 Scholarship - Awardee
Medical Students
- Halyn Orellana
- Georgetown University- School of Medicine, Class of 2029
- Paulina Enriquez
- CUNY School of Medicine, Class of 2027
- Lashawn Pena
- SUNY Downstate- College of Medicine, Class of 2027
- Lee Mariño Clyne
- University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, Class of 2029
- Liliana Froehner
- Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kieran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Class of 2028
- Manuel Faria De Abreu
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Class of 2029
- Sydney Holtman
- Drexel University College of Medicine, Class of 2029
- Celeste Prado
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2029
Physician Associates
- Alexander Figueroa
- Marquette University College of Health Sciences, Class of 2027
- Britany Bonilla-Martinez
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Class of 2027
Nursing
- Maria Reynoso
- La Salle University School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Class of 2028
- Virginia Reyes
- Yale University School of Nursing, Class of 2028
- Raul Ruiz
- Emory University- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Class of 2029
Pharmacy
- Manel Matias
- Touro College School of Pharmacy, Class of 2028
- Yanixa Quinones
- Western New England University- College of Pharmacy and Sciences, Class of 2029
- Erick Palacios
- University of Georgia- College of Pharmacy, Class of 2028
Dental
- Ghazal Zareimehrvarz
- Rutgers University- School of Dental Medicine, Class of 2029
- Johan Alfaro Carballo
- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Class of 2029
- Johana Castillo Aguirre
- University of Iowa School of Dentistry, Class of 2027
Public Health
- Zacnite Vargas
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Class of 2027
- Emerlinda Calderon
- Columbia University School of Public Health, Class of 2027
California 2025 Sponsors
Washington 2025 Sponsors
