SUCCESS STORY: AMYA B.W.

“SEI has provided me with many fond memories and experiences I wouldn’t otherwise have had. Thanks to SEI, I was able to go to places like Mt. Hood where I used an inner tube as a sled for the first time, and Seaside where I got to spend three days on exploring the coast. I got to see new parts of Oregon I hadn’t seen before. These experiences created a changed perspective and a new appreciation towards nature. Widening my world made my sense of potential for myself change and grow into something bigger.

Also, SEI introduced to many successful people of color, which is something you don’t see enough of in Portland. I enjoyed listening to many talks from Nike and Jordan Brand representatives about their paths to success. It was good to see people who looked like me share their stories because it inspired me to seek my own success without limiting myself. It also taught me that the color of my skin isn’t a setback, but instead an advantage.”