Eight Bright Futures Take Off at Forefront Living

Eight Cristo Rey Dallas students are kicking off an exciting 2025–2026 work-study year with Forefront Living (FL), Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH) and Presbyterian Village North (PVN). Their first day was Friday, August 15, when all eight students arrived at the FL home office for a morning of introductions, presentations and exploration of their new roles.

After a warm welcome and meet-and-greet, the students shared personal presentations, giving supervisors and staff a chance to learn more about their hobbies, interests, skills, experience and goals:

• Elva Morales Herrera, Freshman – PVN Community Life Independent Living
• Erica Milan Reyes, Freshman – FL Corporate Office
• Camila Pastran, Sophomore – PVN Spiritual Life
• Angelica Macias, Sophomore – FPH
• Briana Ramirez, Junior – PVN Human Resources
• Camila Arreola, Junior – FL Corporate Office
• Alondra Trevizo, Senior – PVN Wellness Department
• Melanie Celedon, Senior – FPH

Following the presentations, the students enjoyed lunch and spent time connecting with their supervisors. Tours of the home office and T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center gave them a closer look at the operations and culture of FL before they returned to school.

This hands-on experience gives the Cristo Rey students a unique opportunity to gain professional skills, build meaningful relationships and make a real impact in the lives of seniors and patients throughout the FL community. Follow along this school year as we watch these students grow and contribute in exciting ways.

Follow these links to learn more about the Forefront Living x Cristo Rey partnership: Introducing Intergenerational Partnership | WFAA | Learning About Compassionate Care | Cristo Rey x PVN = Thanskgiving | Final Senior Presentation

Photos by Sarah Macias

by Wendy Van Bemmel