Compton Success Profiles: Liliana Brenes
Media Release
Meet Liliana Brenes, Centennial High School Class of 2023 graduate. She will be attending California State University, Long Beach in the fall, majoring in Nursing and minoring in Finance. Nursing caught her attention because she always had an interest in caregiving.
Growing up in Compton, she went to Dickison, Laurel, and Bunche Elementary Schools, and then went to Centennial. She encountered many issues with her home life, as her family was evicted from multiple residences, forcing her to change schools often, and weighing heavily on Liliana's academics. As a result, her grades suffered, especially through ninth and tenth grades.
But her Compton school teachers and counselors cared deeply for her health, wellbeing, and building a true connection with her. “The best part of high school for me was the growing process, not only with me, but with the people around me,” says Liliana. She says her teachers helped her see a positive light and created opportunities for her to learn and grow.
Liliana Brenes is another Compton Success Story.