Promise alumnus Joshua Zuniga (Sound ’20, QU ’24) was featured by Yale New Haven
Health. In an interview, Joshua shared his inspiring journey coming from a family with no health insurance to becoming a registered nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Smilow Cancer Center. Supported by New Haven Promise, Joshua turned early challenges into motivation, building his skills and confidence through community service, academic achievement, and hands-on healthcare experiences. Yale New Haven Health (YNHH), one of the core funders of New Haven Promise, plays a vital role in cultivating a college-going culture through in-school activities as well as community-based engagement. With guidance from Promise and YNHH, Joshua and many first-generation scholars are shaping brighter futures in healthcare and beyond. Read more here.