Stephanie has been a Service Champion at Shamrock Company’s Taco Bell for three years, since joining the team at age 16. “I really like it here because I feel like it’s just very comfortable,” she says.

What motivated Stephanie to start working for Taco Bell? “I wanted to start saving up money for school,” she shares. And now, she’s made a big deposit into that savings account, having recently received a Taco Bell Foundation Live Más Scholarship of $5,000!

Stephanie says she was encouraged by her manager to apply and wondered what her chances for winning might be. Thank goodness she went for it! A big believer in “signs” from the universe, Stephanie says, “I feel like it was kind of meant to be.” 

Taco Bell’s Live Más scholarships help fulfill dreams!

With a passion for music, Stephanie’s goal is to one day major in psychology with a minor in music. 

“I really want to write my own songs,” she says. And talent runs in her family! Stephanie’s dad is a musician who shares her love of rock music. “One of my biggest dreams is [that] we start a band together,” she shares.

Stephanie says she’s learned a lot from her work at Taco Bell, which is preparing her for an undeniably bright future. Working with guests while making connections with them has taught her to listen and have patience.

“I feel like it’s very important in life to be kind to everyone,” she says. That’s definitely a sentiment that resonates with us. Keep rocking your dreams, Stephanie!