MEET KEVANA

Kevana at the Superintendent’s Breakfast alongside LCS Superintendent, Dr. Crystal Edwads, and engineer and retired NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin.

In 2019, Kevana Woodcox, a soon-to-be graduate of Heritage High School, received an unexpected gift that would change the trajectory of her life. Kevana received the $13,000 Stroobants Scholarship for her dedication to her education and community service.

Kevana shared that receiving the scholarship was a welcomed surprise, “I didn’t even know I was nominated. They brought me into the theatre room and told me I was receiving a $13,000 scholarship, and I was in shock. I couldn’t believe it. I was so happy. It was crazy.” 

After graduating in 2021, Kevana began her higher education journey at the University of Lynchburg, where she discovered a hidden passion for event planning and project management, leading her to a rewarding paid internship as scholarship coordinator for the Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation, allowing her to give back and help other students realize their potential.

Life, however, presented unexpected challenges, forcing Kevana to take a temporary pause in her studies. However, through the guidance and support of the Ed Foundation, Kavana stayed on track, and her scholarship remained secure.

Kevana transferred to Southern New Hampshire University, where she can balance full-time work and school without accumulating debt. This December, she will graduate with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Entrepreneurship.

Kevana’s ultimate goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and achieve financial freedom to empower others. She aspires to use her time, talents, and resources to uplift those around her, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Generous support from donors like The Al Stroobants Foundation played a vital role in Kevana’s journey by investing in her future and empowering her to make an impact on the world.