Scholar Highlight: Jaisha Haynes

Jaisha is the daughter of Sergeant Rodrick Haynes who passed away from a service connected illness in 2009. When asked what her father military service meant to her, she says, “My father’s service represents sacrifice, honor, and commitment to something greater than himself. It reminds me daily of the cost of freedom and motivates me to live a life of purpose and resilience in his honor.”

With the help of Fallen Patriots, Jaisha graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a degree in Business and Health Studies. Since completing her studies she has been building her career in Human Resources. She states, “My future goal has been to build a meaningful career in Human Resources, where I can contribute to organizational growth and support others in their professional journey.”

When asked how receiving a scholarship from Fallen Patriots has impacted her college journey, Jaisha shares, “Children of Fallen Patriots ensured that my student loans were paid in full, loans that should not have been there to begin with. Often, universities don’t ask the right questions to determine what students may qualify for, which can cause them to miss important opportunities. CFP not only helped correct that for me but also opened the door to a network of successful individuals who have since become mentors and guided me in my career.”

There are approximately 25,000 children who have lost an active-duty parent in the military over the last 35 years. The vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to ensure that every such child receives all necessary college funding.