Meet Ashley C. (she/her), a 1,000 Dreams Fund Scholarship winner who studying neuroscience at UC Berkeley.

What is your dream?

My dream is to become a surgeon and create a healthcare system that is equitable and inclusive to everyone.

Please share a short quote that tells us how you feel about the win and what impact it will have on your career.

This scholarship opens the door for me to pursue my dreams with less of a focus on the financial burden of college. Medicine is an extremely costly field — and 1,000 Dreams Fund has allowed me to push through those limitations and thrive.

​What advice do you have for other young women who are wanting to pursue their dreams?

Never confine yourself to others’ limitations. Your potential is only as great as you believe it can be, so don’t allow others to drag you down because they believe something is too difficult for them.