Tonya Chaney

Dear Eldorado Tools Inc., I'm incredibly grateful to have been chosen as a recipient of the Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship. Receiving this award means so much to me as I work toward earning my master's degree in operations and construction management while concluding my ten years of active duty in the US Navy. Your support helps ease the financial responsibilities of graduate school, allowing me to focus on my studies and prepare for my upcoming transition to civilian life. My goal is to use my military experience and new education to create a meaningful impact in the construction and manufacturing industries. This scholarship not only affirms my commitment to making a difference in these fields but also gives me the confidence to pursue leadership roles where I can help shape the future of the industry. I truly appreciate your dedication to supporting students who share a passion for building and making. Knowing that organizations like Eldorado Tools Inc. are invested in the growth of future professionals motivates me to give back to others in the same way. Thank you for believing in me and for helping make my ambitions possible. Thank you, Tonya Chaney

Dajia Dominguez

Dear Eldorado Tools Inc., I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship. It means so much to have my passion for construction and creative making recognized and supported in this way. Receiving this scholarship truly lightens my financial responsibilities, which gives me the chance to focus more on my craft and studies. Your support helps me continue creating art that speaks to the complexities and journeys of self-discovery, inspired by voices like Ntozake Shange. Through every line and color in my work, I strive to tell stories about becoming — about how each curve and twist shapes who we are. As someone who is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the fields of construction and manufacturing, your generosity encourages me to keep pushing boundaries and amplifying voices that are often unheard. I am inspired by your commitment to empowering students like me to pursue our dreams and make a difference. Thank you for believing in my journey and for your incredible support. I look forward to growing both as an artist and a builder, and I hope one day to help others as you have helped me. Thank you, Dajia Dominguez