Emma Venticinque – New York Institute of Technology VIP Program (Rafael Haelen Scholarship Award)
2020
Emma is this year’s Ruby’s Rainbow Rafael Haelen Scholarship Award recipient. She plans to join the VIP program at New York Institute of Technology this fall. She is a Best Buddies Ambassador and worked with her Best Buddy to make a public service announcement video for Adelphi University about ending the use of the R-word. She also managed the Adelphi field hockey team.
In high school, Emma was a cheerleader as well as a member of the yearbook and yoga clubs, and performed in a play on campus. Her teachers and mentors describe her as hard-working and dedicated. We think you rock, Emma – we are so proud of you!
