BECAUSE SOMEONE BELIEVED
Every child deserves someone who believes in them. See where that belief took Nyla.
Nyla’s journey began in Immokalee, where her mother worked tirelessly to provide a better future for her children.
She often reminded Nyla of the following...
"Education is something no one can take away from you. It's the first step in doing the things I couldn't do."
At Pathways, Nyla found a nurturing environment where she felt safe, encouraged and capable. While her mother worked, Nyla was learning, growing and building the confidence that would carry her into elementary school and beyond.
That foundation stayed with her. Nyla excelled in high school, earning college credits while completing her diploma. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in nursing and today serves as a cardiac nurse at Naples Comprehensive Health, where she was recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for exceptional patient care. She is now pursuing her master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner.
Looking back, Nyla credits Pathways with helping her believe in what was possible for herself. She hopes to return to Immokalee to care for the community that helped shape her.
"There are parents, just like my mom, working tirelessly to provide for their kids, but they can't afford quality early education. Imagine what we could achieve if every child here had access to what I had."
Pathways gave Nyla the confidence to dream bigger than she ever imagined. Today, Nyla is giving back to others because someone once invested in her.