Siclali Garcia-Plancarte

Hello. My name is Siclali Garcia-Plancarte, and I’m a proud Bright Futures alumna! I graduated from Utah State University earlier this May with degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Personal Financial Planning, and I’m now working at my dream company—Fidelity Investments—as a Customer Relationship Advocate. The Bright Futures program was truly life-changing for me. As a first-generation college student, I entered college not knowing what to expect or how to navigate the process. Bright Futures and it s teachers and founders provided me with the resources, mentorship, and encouragement I needed to succeed, including an amazing community full of ambitious and driven students and mentors. They helped me with everything from college applications and scholarships to career guidance and personal development. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of Bright Futures. 

Now that the founders, mentors and teachers are joining forces with”Back to our Roots” I fully support and appreciate the effort they are making to make sure that support for people like me are going to be continued into the future. 

The Bright Futures has been a life-changing program that helped mle build a strong network and gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in both college and my career. The program taught me valuable lessons and opened doors to incredible opportunities that shaped my path. My journey to JPMorgan wouldn’t have been possible without Nikki Blumin and the Bright Futures team, founders and volunteers who supported me throughout the interview process and connected me with mentors who continue to guide and inspire me today. 

Now those teachers and founders of Bright Futures are joining forces with “Back to our Roots” and are picking up the responsibility of making sure the Bright Futures students have the funding and support needed to complete their education. I fully support their efforts going forward.