At Atlas Scholars, we believe that one’s confidence and voice is built through professional experiences, mentorship, and real opportunities. We are proud to highlight Israel Garcia, an Atlas Scholar alumnus who is currently pursuing his degree in Aerospace Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

During his time as an Atlas Scholar, Israel showed a deep curiosity for learning and a strong drive for growth. Through professional exposure, mentorship, and collaborative experiences, he gained a better understanding of what it means to be a prepared professional. As Israel stated in his keynote address at Sunday for Scholars: “I learned to apply the skills from Atlas Scholars to the rest of my life. To experiment, to try, to take risks - but always intelligently. It not only gave me a resume line, but it changed my mindset.”

We are proud of how far Israel has come - showing how Atlas Scholars shapes confident, capable, and motivated young leaders.