Our Mission
First in Family Jackson Hole provides local first generation students with essential advising and financial support to succeed in college and beyond.
Our Vision
Expand educational opportunities so all first generation students in our community can pursue their academic and professional dreams.
The idea for First in Family began among friends at a weekly breakfast group, members of which now serve on the scholarship’s steering committee. The original committee included Zach Hall, Julie Giacobassi, Joe Albright, Lety Liera, Mary Speyer and Charlie Thomson. More recently the committee has grown to include Carol Peck, Nataly Hernandez, Chase Beninga and Laura Yockey.
First in Family Impact Report
Thank you, First in Family Jackson Hole donors and supporters, for making a difference in our community. Preview the metrics that prove our success with our stakeholders.
The Community Foundation was delighted to present the 2020 Spirit of Old Bill’s Award to First in Family’s Julie Giacobassi and Zach Hall.
Scholarship Recipients
2022 Awardees
Acacia LaPrade, University of Utah
Alexis Hernandez Lopez, Columbia University
Arath Munoz Ochoa, University of Wyoming
Blanca Sartillo-Mejia, Westminster College
Brian Diaz Morillon, University of Wyoming
Fernanda Costilla Correa, Johns Hopkins University
Jheili Montiel Huerta, Tufts University
Marco Sosa, University of Wyoming
Miranda Ruiz, Montana State University
Nicole Checker, University of Virginia
Ventura Garcia, Amherst College
Yeraldy Gonzalez, Chapman College
2022-2023
Our College Graduates
Alison Morales, University of Wyoming 2022
Seren Web, Montana State University 2022
Jonathan Machuca, Michigan State University 2023
Rubi Colin-Zarate, Clarke University 2023
“I honestly don’t think I would [have graduated] from college if it wasn’t from First in Family. They make it a priority to check in on everyone.”
— Alison Morales, University of Wyoming Graduate 2022
Support First in Family
First in Family Jackson Hole is now a non-profit organization and can receive donations and grants directly.