The Will Make It EnrichmenT Program Alumni & Testimonies

Akeen McGregor, an exemplary student leader, scholar, and community role model. Graduated from Blanche Ely High School with a 4.1 GPA, He served as the 2025 Student Government Association President.
Akeen has shown remarkable leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a passion for uplifting others. His commitment extends beyond the classroom through his involvement in the Will Make It Enrichment Program, as the SPRO where he helped cultivate the drive for other students to achieve success in their college journey.
This fall, akeen will be attending Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Doubling majoring in Psychology and Political Science. With is determination and drive for success, he will become a successful leader. Akeen is a proud product of the Will Make It Enrichment Program. 

 Marjani Dashka Alceus, BSc, MSIT — a Blanche Ely High School alumna, who graduated with medical magnet honors, dual medical professional certifications and college credits in 2015. Dashka proudly reflects on her early journey through the Will Make It Enrichment Program to gain college success tips. Since then, she’s earned her Bachelors of science in Biological Sciences, two semesters of medical school and then on to graduate with her Masters of Science in Information Technology.

She focuses in on health information technology and built a career in ensuring the systems and engineers prioritize the patient’s care, advocating for equity and representation in STEM.

Dashka credits the Will Make It program for helping her build confidence, discipline, and vision. She continues to lead with heart, mentor others, and navigate life with grace as she builds her own family.

“My journey reflects the very mission of Will Make It—resilience, purpose, and impact.”  -Marjani Dashka A. 

Edgardo Edmond is a proud graduate of Florida State University, where he earned his degree in Sport Management. He is also a graduate of the World Make It Enrichment Scholarship Program, Class of 2021. Currently, Edgardo is pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Florida while serving as a Graduate Assistant for the Women’s Basketball Program. With a strong passion for the game, he aspires to become a women’s collegiate basketball coach. 

 Scaldie Louis is a proud alumna of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Pre-Physical Therapy. She also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Tallahassee State College. A graduate of Blanche Ely High School, Class of 2020, Scaldie served as Student Government Association President during her senior year and is a proud alumna of the Will Make It Enrichment Program.  Scaldie will begin pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy in August 2026, continuing her passion for healthcare and service. She credits the Will Make It program for shaping her into the woman she is today, instilling in her the values of perseverance, gratitude, and resilience.  Her guiding motto is: “Delayed doesn’t mean denied. If I can do it, you can too — it’s all about hard work and dedication.” 

 Florisa Moulton is an honored alumna of Blanche Ely High School (BEHS), where she held the title of Miss BEHS. She was avidly involved in extracurriculars, and through the WMIE scholarship program, she was exposed to a variety of collegiate opportunities, earning her over 30 college acceptances and numerous scholarships. Florisa has kept God at the center of every endeavor, and with a grateful heart, she accepted a full-ride scholarship to Florida State University. Florisa remained dedicated to academic excellence and later completed her B.A. in Literature in under three years, graduating with honors. Florisa’s current passions lie in education, where she serves both the K-12 and higher education sectors. She aspires to attend professional school in the near future to further her goal of impacting communities through a mission of love. 

 Kimberly Benjamin, a proud graduate of Pompano Beach High School, attributes much of her success to the Will Make It enrichment program. As a member of the Class of 2018, she was accepted to multiple universities and earned a full-ride scholarship through the FSU CARE program. Kimberly is now pursuing a master’s degree to become a Physician Assistant and credits the Will Make It program for helping lay the foundation for her academic and professional journey. 

 Brandell Theard, M.S. is a proud alumnus of the Will Make It Enrichment Scholarship Program and a first-year medical student at Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine. A native of Pompano Beach, Florida, and raised in a single-parent Haitian-American household, Brandell was instilled with the values of resilience, service, and faith.  He earned his B.S. in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences from Florida State University and an M.S. in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida. Passionate about health equity and educational access, he previously served as a Learning Center Coordinator at Florida A&M University and a Program Assistant with FSU’s USSTRIDE program.  His clinical and research experiences — including work at Moffitt Cancer Center studying cancer disparities — have fueled his mission to bridge gaps in trust and care for underserved communities.  Outside of medicine, Brandell enjoys jogging, watching anime, and spending quality time with family. He’s grateful for the Will Make It Program’s support and looks forward to giving back as a future physician.