Congratulations to Dana Perea, one of our 2023 Graduate of the Year finalists! Inspired by her 11th grade world history teacher, Dana always dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Though life initially took a different turn, she found Ashworth and realized she could reach her goals. After earning her paralegal certificate, she started working at a law firm and pushed forward. She continued to her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice and will sit for her LSAT this fall.