LaRoche Scholar | Founding Cohort 2026

Kasandra De Jesus
Esperanza Cyber Charter School 
Future Attorney 

Kasandra De Jesus comes from a proud Hispanic family and is the youngest of her siblings. Growing up with a love for animals, she has cared for a cat, a turtle, and even a pet pig. She enjoys helping others and believes in serving people without expecting anything in return.

A dedicated student and emerging leader, Kasandra has been actively involved in Student Government, the International Thespian Society (ITS), the National Honor Society (NHS), HOSA, and Early College. Among her accomplishments, she earned second place in a HOSA competition and embraced a new challenge by participating in her first theater production. Together with fellow ITS members, she helped write an original play from scratch and successfully brought it to life before an audience.

Inspired by a desire to serve others, Kasandra aspires to become a lawyer who provides quality legal defense to individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford representation. She hopes to make a lasting difference by ensuring that people in need have access to support, advocacy, and justice.

As she looks toward the future, Kasandra is determined to achieve the goals she has set for herself, continue growing as a person, and never be afraid to embrace new experiences. Her compassion, creativity, and commitment to helping others reflect the qualities of a future leader who is prepared to make a meaningful impact in her community and beyond.