Brandi Mayes

Dear Hudson Family, I am deeply honored and grateful to be the recipient of the Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship. I’m glad to have learned about Amber D. Hudson through this scholarship and feel privileged to carry on her legacy by pursuing a career related to nutrition. Your generosity provides invaluable support that helps me focus on my education without the heavy burden of financial stress. Coming from a poor minority background, I have faced many challenges, but these experiences have only strengthened my commitment to making a positive impact on the world. This scholarship not only supports my academic journey but also inspires me to continue standing up for social justice and compassion in all that I do. I am passionate about creativity and simplicity, and I look forward to using my education to build a better future for my family and myself. Thank you for your kindness and for honoring Amber’s memory in such a meaningful way. Your support means more than words can express, and I am excited to move forward with hope and determination because of your generosity. With heartfelt thanks, Brandi Mayes

Eva Yonas

Dear Hudson Family, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for being chosen as a recipient of the Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship. It truly means so much to me, and I feel both honored and humbled by your support as I pursue my career in nutrition. This generous scholarship is a tremendous help, allowing me to focus more deeply on my studies and advance my goals without the added worry of financial strain. Your support will directly contribute to my education and make it possible for me to launch a 5-week community health program I’ve been developing—one that aims to bring practical, empowering nutrition education to those who need it most. As a wife, mother, and the daughter of immigrant parents, I have witnessed first-hand how critical it is to empower families with knowledge and resources for better health. I am truly passionate about bridging the gap between knowledge and action, and this scholarship is helping me lay the groundwork for meaningful, community-level change. I'm honored to carry on Amber D. Hudson's legacy through this scholarship. Knowing her memory inspires this mission encourages me to work even harder to promote wellness and preventive health for others. Thank you again for your generosity and vision. I hope to honor Amber’s legacy by making a positive impact in my community, and I look forward to the day when I can help support and inspire students just as you have done for me. Thank you, Eva Yonas

Taylor Barbarin

Dear Hudson Family, I am deeply honored and grateful to be the recipient of the Amber D. Hudson Memorial Scholarship. I’m glad to have learned about Amber through this scholarship, and it means so much to me to carry on her legacy by pursuing a career in nutrition. As someone who has always been fascinated by how food nourishes the body, this scholarship is a tremendous support in helping me continue my education without the added financial stress. Your generosity allows me to focus fully on my passion for nutrition and my goal of using this knowledge to aid and save lives. I am especially committed to educating low-income and minority communities and hope to contribute to the care and education of patients with chronic diseases and nutritional deficiencies. Thank you for your kindness and for creating this scholarship in Amber’s memory. Your support inspires me to work harder and to one day give back to others in meaningful ways. With heartfelt thanks, Taylor Barbarin