For Rosie Ballesteros Sanchez, a first-generation CU Denver student majoring in criminal justice and a Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) Scholar, success is about more than earning a degree. It's about bringing her family along on the journey.

Set to graduate in 2027, Ballesteros Sanchez has built an impressive resume through her work as a CU Denver Orientation Leader, an internship with a probation officer in Adams County, and her role with the Denver Broncos. Along the way, she has remained deeply connected to her family, regularly involving her mother in educational and leadership development opportunities.

Her story highlights the power of family support, community connections, and hands-on learning in helping students thrive and prepare for careers in public service.

Read the full story from the Denver Scholarship Foundation to learn more about Ballesteros Sanchez's journey and the people who have helped shape her path to success.

Story originally published by the Denver Scholarship Foundation and shared with permission.