Alumni
Make a Difference with Hope for Suffolk!
As a Hope for Suffolk Alumni, you are forever a part of our community. This page contains information about the upcoming events at HFS and helpful resources that may benefit you. As all ways, holler if we can support you in any way!
Scholarships
We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Lauryn Leonard Memorial Scholarship is officially open! This scholarship honors Lauryn Leonard, a HFS Trailblazer, by supporting HFS alumni who are pursuing education beyond high school. Applications will be accepted December 15, 2025–February 1, 2026.
Congratulations to our 2025 awardees: Asia Powell, Journey Booker, Kayla Winston, and Taylor Warren.
Upcoming HFS Alumni & Program Events
- December 10–March 9, 2026: Intern Application Open
- January 2, 2026 (5-6 PM): LLMSC Scholarship Reception
- January 2, 2026 (6–8 PM): Alumni Reunion
- February 26, 2026: HFS Soirée
- Monday, March 09, 2026: First Day of 2026 Internship Season
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Family & Friends Day
Advisory Board
Are you looking to stay involved with HFS and share your knowledge to help make the program even better? Contact Nyasia to join the Alumni Advisory Board!
2025 Lauryn Leonard Scholarship Recipients
Taylor Warren
I served as a Hope for Suffolk intern in 2022 and currently attend Paul D. Camp Community College, with plans to transfer to VCU in 2025 to complete my degree in sonography. I love connecting with people, especially children, and learning about babies. My goal is to earn a master’s degree in sonography and work as an ultrasound technician.
Kayla Winston
I was a Hope for Suffolk intern in 2023 and a team lead in 2024. I am a senior at King’s Fork High School, a 17-year-old honor student involved in ETZ Archonette, FBLA, and NHS. Active in my school, community, and church, I plan to attend college and pursue a career in cybersecurity and information technology.
Asia Powell
I served as a Hope for Suffolk intern in 2022 and am now a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, pursuing a career in obstetrics and gynecology. As a member of the Women’s Track and Field team, I’ve built leadership and discipline that I carry into my academic and professional goals. My lifelong dream is to open a birth and wellness center, empowering my community through holistic and faith-centered approaches to women’s reproductive health.
Journey Booker
I served as a Hope for Suffolk intern in 2024 and a team lead in 2025. This fall, I will begin my freshman year at James Madison University, majoring in Biology on the Pre-Med track. Healthcare has always been my passion, and my future motivates me to work hard each day toward becoming a medical professional.
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