2023 Scholar of the Year: Alonso Arends
Born and educated in Venezuela,
Alonso graduated in mechanical
engineering from the Central
University of Venezuela. He
embarked on a versatile career in
telecommunications, managing
diverse projects from planning to
execution. In 2017, a desire to be
closer to their daughter led him and
his wife to the United States. Facing
language barriers, Alonso turned
to NexStep Alliance to improve
his English proficiency. Despite
challenges, his determination
helped him make significant
progress. Currently an employee at
Altas Engineering, Alonso aspires
to continue his career and cherish quality time with family.
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