The 2023 Linda Dunn Foundation
Scholarship was awarded to

Deborah Santiago Gonzalez

Dear Linda Dunn Foundation,

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for being selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious Linda Dunn Scholarship. I consider it an immense honor to have been awarded this scholarship, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity it provides me to pursue my dream of becoming a dental hygienist.

Linda Dunn’s remarkable dedication, passion, and empathy toward dental hygiene is highly motivating. Her unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality care is truly inspiring, both for me and the many others who look up to her as a role model in the field

I am a second-semester student in the Dental Hygiene Program at Florida Southwestern State College, where I am gaining invaluable knowledge and experience from the faculty, staff, and peers. The scholarship will enable me to continue my education and build on the foundation that I have already established. The opportunity to provide oral hygiene education and preventive care to patients is something that I take seriously, and I am committed to serving my patients with the utmost care and compassion.

“I am committed to upholding the great standards of the Linda Dunn Foundation, and I am confident that this will enable me to make a positive impact in the field of dental hygiene. I am determined to excel in my studies and clinical practice, and to utilize my knowledge and skills to advocate for patient care in clinical settings.”

I am truly grateful for your generosity and support. Your confidence in me and your willingness to contribute to my future mean the world to me. I hope to make you proud and to honor Linda Dunn’s legacy.

Sincerely,

Deborah Santiago Gonzalez
Florida Southwestern State College