Mayra Medrano and Yamile Vanessa Moscosa Zhiminaicela are the recipients of the Spring 2025 Peconic Bay ESL Scholarship. This award is presented twice yearly to one or two women who have successfully completed the level 3.4 English as a Second Language course at Suffolk County Community College and have indicated a desire to continue their education and career goals. They have also been highly recommended by their professors for their interest, motivation and academic skills.
![]() |
Mayra Medrano is congratulated by Peconic Bay members (from left) Diane Greenberg, Geri Kazenoff, Betsy Kaplan and Mary Ann Miller. |
Medrano, married and mother of four young children, plans to continue her studies in business administration, a career path she started in her native country. This will enable her and her husband, a chef, to pursue their dream of establishing a restaurant. She would also like to use her language skills to serve as an interpreter for the students at her college.
Zhiminaicela, the oldest of three children, has a goal of completing college and setting an example for her younger siblings. She is considering nursing as a career but is aware that as she completes her education many doors will open to her and new ideas may evolve.
![]() |
Yamile Zhiminaicela accepts her scholarship from Mary Ann Miller (left) and Geri Kazenoff. |