Celebrating Jocelyn Ramirez: A Year of Growth and Promise

As graduation season approaches, we are proud to celebrate the journey of Jocelyn Ramirez, a Cristo Rey Dallas senior who has spent her final year of high school working alongside the Public Relations and Communications team at Forefront Living (FL). Jocelyn has been a valuable team member and a shining example of the purpose behind Forefront Living’s partnership with Cristo Rey’s Corporate Work Study Program.

Throughout the fall and spring semesters, Jocelyn has taken part in meaningful projects that allowed her to learn new skills, contribute her creativity and gain firsthand experience in the world of nonprofit communications. Whether she was helping bring resident stories to life, supporting campus events or observing the compassionate care delivered by our nursing and hospice teams, Jocelyn approached every task with a thoughtful, kind and curious spirit.

Earlier this year, we shared Jocelyn’s experience attending an Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meeting at Faith Presbyterian Hospice, where she witnessed the collaborative care planning that defines our mission. That day deepened her desire to pursue a career in healthcare and affirmed her goal of becoming a nurse.

Now, we’re thrilled to share that Jocelyn has been awarded nearly a full scholarship to attend Texas Christian University, where she will study nursing this fall. We couldn’t be more proud of her dedication and the bright future she’s building.

Our partnership with Cristo Rey Dallas has brought vibrant intergenerational connections to life across all FL communities — from joyful holiday visits with Presbyterian Village North residents to impactful work-study roles behind the scenes. And we’re excited to continue this meaningful collaboration in the coming school year.

Congratulations, Jocelyn! We are cheering you on every step of the way.

Stay tuned for more stories from our Cristo Rey partnership and the bright students who will continue to grow with us at Forefront Living.

by Wendy Van Bemmel