Priyanka graduated from Montgomery College with an associate degree in business administration in 2018 and graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus with her bachelor’s degree in business & management in 2021. She is currently working as a Visa Submission Officer for France and owns a small jewelry business called Viyanka Jewels selling Indian artificial jewelry.

“I encourage alumni to take pride in being scrappy and resilient. The strength to boldly confront adversity, whether as an immigrant, first-generation student, or your unique circumstances, is something that you should hold on to. If you can find your niche, those skills will set you apart.”

“My favorite memory of Liberty's Promise is the team atmosphere. My program officer was there to help you grow and achieve as a team. Liberty's promise assisted me in embracing my background, giving me confidence and the tools needed to continue my education after high school. They helped us learn about different scholarships and resources available to us as students from different backgrounds. “

“LP provided a safe space to be with like-minded people. Like many foreigners in high school, I was concerned about my spoken English and my accent to some extent. But in LP I felt that I could express myself freely, which eventually lead me to gain confidence to speak in my regular classes. Plus, I met people that I now consider my closest high school friends. I remember having a blast every time we met!”

“I am currently working as a dentist in Washington, DC, providing affordable dental care to underprivileged children in the DC area. Also, I take my two young kids to that same library where I did my first internship.”

“I decided to attend LP’s after-school program because I didn’t want to go home right after school. At that time, my family and I were living in a basement and LP became a safe space that I could go to after a long day of school. “