• Name: DREAMer
• Dream: Fairness

“I can not imagine life anywhere outside of the U.S.”

Sign the pledge to vote YES for the Maryland DREAM Act this November.

• Name: Joel
• Age of Arrival: 9
• Dream: Neuroscience

“I don’t just support the MD DREAM Act for myself. I know many young people that have the skills and the intelligence to be successful, but the current system stops them.”

I was born in Nairobi, Kenya and when I was nine, my family moved to the United States. I did not know that I was undocumented until I was 17, while applying to college.

• Name: Nathaly
• Age of Arrival: 2
• Dream: Genetics Researcher

“What I would like people to know about DREAMers is that we are hardworking students. Education is our road to success.”

I came to the United States from Chile when I was two years old with my parents. I have always lived in Maryland and I love my state.

• Name: Claudia
• Dream: Medical Career

“I want to have the opportunity to give back to this state that I have called home. ”

When I was a small child I made a promise to my grandfather that I will pursue my dreams of a medical career and I have made all efforts to be able to get into a good college.

• Name: Yves
• Age of Arrival: 1
• Dream: To be a doctor

“I graduated from Paint Branch High School in the top 5% of my class, it was a bittersweet achievement”

I remember in October 2006, I was a freshman in high school and I came home with my midterm report: all A’s with the exception of 2 B’s.

• Name: Saul
• Age of Arrival: 5
• Dream: To be a journalist

“I have been in this country for 13 years. I am not a criminal. I am a law-abiding and responsible citizen. ”

My interest and passion is American History. I especially like to read and study the period of the revolutionary war and the Civil War.

• Name: Dulce
• Age of Arrival: 9
• Dream: Child Psychology

“I am ready to work hard in college, to show my full potential. ”

I plan on attending college this year after graduation. I chose psychology as my major because of an elective I took my sophomore year that attracted my interest.

• Name: Kay
• Age of Arrival: 13
• Dream: To be a dermatologist

“I want to study biology with the hopes of one day becoming a dermatologist because I want to combat the growing cases of skin cancers in this country.”

In high school, I excelled in sports, playing lacrosse and soccer. I was MVP twice for lacrosse and I was also the captain of the team.

• Name: Alan
• Age of Arrival: 18

“Help me create a path towards a better future for hundreds of students across our state by passing the MD Dream.”

I graduated from a Maryland High School in May 2011. I enrolled in Montgomery College and currently I am studying Communications.

• Name: Yesenia
• Age of Arrival: 11

“I believe education is the key to success, and with lots of hard work, it can be achieved. ”

Since I’ve been in the United States, I have worked really hard to excel in school and in activities. I was the captain of the Patterson High School soccer team and a member of the tennis team.

• Name: Misa
• Age of Arrival: 12
• Dream: Restaurant Management

“When people ask me where I am from I tell them I am from Baltimore because I grew up here. ”

I want to pursue a career in restaurant management and a career in politics. By choosing a profession in Hospitality, I can interact with people directly and keep strong ties to the community I love.

• Name: Brenda

“I want an opportunity to become a professional and make change for a better Maryland.”

I am a supporter of the Maryland DREAM ACT because I believe Maryland and this country needs more educated people who are committed to making great contributions.

• Name: Diana
• Age of Arrival: 9
• Dream: To be doctor

“The DREAM Act is important for me because it determines whether I’ll be able to pursue my dream of being a doctor.”

After graduating from Annapolis High School last year, I started at Anne Arundel Community College, where I’m studying pre-med. I’ve always been interested in medicine