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The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.

Emily Rattacasa

Emily Rattacasa of Parsippany, N.J. is a Nursing major with a 3.2 GPA. 

At Ramapo, Emily has been involved in the Nursing Student Organization (NSO) for the last 4 years. Emily is proud of being accepted as the only pediatric extern last summer in the nurse extern program at Holy Name Medical Center, where she gained so much knowledge and experience while strengthening her passion for pediatric nursing. 

After graduation, Emily plans to graduate nursing school and work in a pediatric department and eventually go back to school to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. 

Kate Weber

“I’m proud to have been an EMT for three years,” says Nursing major Kate Weber of Barnegat, N.J. She has a current GPA of 3.7 and is a part of the National Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

At Ramapo, Kate has been active in several organizations including the American Cancer Society and the Nursing Student Organization. In her hometown, she volunteers as an EMT on a first aid squad and is involved with the children’s ministry at her church. In addition, she works as a Patient Care Technician at a local hospital.

After graduation, she plans to work as a pediatric ICU nurse, and attend graduate school to become a CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist).

Elizabeth Joseph

“I’m so thankful for this scholarship opportunity and those who have invested and believed in me. I hope I make them proud,” says Nursing major Elizabeth Joseph of Hawthorne, N.J

At Ramapo, Elizabeth is active in Intervarsity, the United Asian Association, and the Soccer Club. She serves as a mentor for freshman and sophomore students through the Nursing Student Organization and as an anatomy and physiology tutor and TA.

She serves as an assistant teacher in the Children’s Ministry at her church and as a worship leader. She previously worked as a student nurse intern on a pediatric/PICU unit and currently works at a psychiatric office. After graduation, she will pursue a career in critical care and eventually a nurse anesthetist.

Her GPA is 3.6.