The Kateri Tekakwitha Fund’s first scholarship went to Carmela Paz in 1993. Now as the Kateri Tekakwitha Fund’s Scholarship Coordinator she has the amazing opportunity to help young women receive the same support that helped her realize her dreams. Below is her inspiring story. “My name is María Carmela Paz Bal. I am originally from San Juan Comalapa in the department of Chimaltenango. My parents were interested in ensuring that my siblings and I were successful. They did no