Founded in 2016, HCF1RST is a student organization that has actively served as a resource and support system for those who identify as first-generation college students. This group, consisting of 12 student leaders and their staff advisor, is committed to amplifying the voices and addressing the unique challenges faced by first-generation students to help perpetuate “a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility”, as stated in the Holy Cross Mission Statement. Through annual events such as “First-Gen Week” and the “End of Semester Celebration”, HCF1RST has been able to shine a light on the first-generation identity. HCF1RST is excited to continue its mission, through various events, of creating awareness and celebrating the first-gen experience and identity!
Meet Our E-Board!
| E-Board Members | Positions | Get to know us! |
| Omar Afifi | Co-Chair |
Class Year: 2024 Major: Chemistry |
| Danna Carrillo | Co-Chair |
Class Year: 2024 Major: Sociology with a LALC concentration |
| Azka Tanveer | Senior Advisor |
Class Year: 2024 Major: Biology |
| Diana Chavez Cruz | Treasurer |
Class Year: 2024 Major: Economics with a Education minor and a LALC concentration |
| Fabjola Telhaj | Secretary |
Class Year: 2026 Major: Biology |
| Lauren Reilly | Community Outreach Liaison |
Class Year: 2025 Major: Political Science and Chinese Studies |
| Henry Argueta | Co-Social Media Coordinator |
Class Year: 2026 Major: Biology (Pre-Med track) with a French and Francophone Studies minor |
| Jocelyn Herrera | Co-Social Media Coordinator |
Class Year: 2026 |
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Jaqueline Cuzco |
Co-Event Coordinator |
Class Year: 2026 Major: Psychology and Spanish |
| Maria Jose "Majo" Aguilar | Co-Event Coordinator |
Class Year: 2025 |
| Aura Polanco Concepcion | First-Year Intern |
Class Year: 2027 |
| Nessa Hill | First-Year Intern |
Class Year: 2027 |
| Lucy Umland | First-Year Intern |
Class Year: 2027 |