2022 Graduate: Aurion Wiley-Green

Aurion Wiley-Green is a graduate from San Jose State University who majored in African American studies as well as in Justice studies. 

“I think about what I learned Alive & Free almost every day and in every aspect of my college journey. I have the Coachism posted on my front door so I am reminded of their wisdom as I walked out of the house everyday.  They helped keep myself grounded in the decisions I made. I would always think ‘You’re only one bad decision away.’ That Coachism echoed in my brain throughout my journey in college.”

Aurion also took with her the lessons and principles she learned from Alive & Free’s Kwanzaa celebration. 

“I often as myself – Who am I? Am I really who I say I am and I’m all I ought to be? I learned that at Omega and that’s honestly something that I live by to improve my life. I am constantly looking in the mirror and questioning myself and my values and what am I doing. And am I really, really being who I say I am? And am I really growing to who I should be and want to be.” 

The impact of Alive & Free continues to impact her life as she uses these lessons on a day-to-day basis to keep her focused on her goals and achieving her dreams.