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First-Gen Network

A first-gen network
built by Â鶹ӳ»­'s first-gen students.

The Â鶹ӳ»­ First-Gen Network (NFGN) is dedicated to providing relief for first-generation students affected by COVID-19, through community outreach, network building, micro-grant distribution, and professional development. NFGN will be conducting a statewide needs assessment to identify critical support services that enhance the success of students. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted first-generation students and their families, as well as put a strain on the educational system in Â鶹ӳ»­. NFGN will address and reduce learning loss by supporting existing programs that are centered around mentorship, tutoring, and providing higher access to food and technology.

Â鶹ӳ»­ First-Gen events

There are currently no events

Â鶹ӳ»­ first-gen network photo gallery

  • NFGN team picture
  • NFGN at Incline Beach.
  • NFGN met with La Voz Huellas from Las Vegas to learn more about the new mentoring program.
  • NFGN and DFS team learn CPR!
  • NFGN meeting DFS YCI 2022 Cohort during class!
  • NFGN and DFS meet with Assemblywomen, Selena Torres, NV Assembly District 3.
  • NFGN meets with Assemblywomen, Selena Torres, NV Assembly District 3 and Michael Flores, Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement for the Â鶹ӳ»­.
  • NFGN meets with Fulfillment fund from Las Vegas.
  • NFGN presenting DFS incline summer program to IMS.
  • NFGN presenting to the 6th grade class at Incline Middle School for the upcoming summer program.
  • NFGN presenting to the Incline Middle School students for the new summer program.
  • NFGN meeting with the 5th grade class at Incline Elementary School for the upcoming summer program.
  • NFGN at Inline Middle Schools 5th grade promotion.

Founder story

Mariluz Garcia

Our story begins with our Â鶹ӳ»­ First-Gen Network Founder, Dr. Mariluz Garcia.

In 2021, Dr. Garcia received statewide recognition for her work when she was granted 4 million dollars from Senate Bill 461 and founded the Â鶹ӳ»­ First-Gen Network in 2022 to help prospective first-generation college students in grade 6 or higher who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the State of Â鶹ӳ»­.

Learn more about Mariluz Garcia