Hey everyone

I’m Chris, proud dad of a 9-year-old named Natalie. She was just selected to attend Pathways to STEM at the University of Berkeley — yep, Berkeley! It’s an incredible program built for curious, high-achieving kids who love to learn, create, and explore.

Natalie’s the kind of kid who’s always asking “why?” — whether it’s how something works, why the sky changes color, or how she can build something herself. This camp gives her the chance to learn from amazing mentors, dive into hands-on projects, and get a taste of what it’s like to learn at one of the top schools in the country.

As you can imagine, the opportunity is huge… but so is the price tag . Between tuition, travel, and food/lodging, it’s a bit of a stretch. So I’m setting up this GoFundMe to help make it happen for her.

Here’s where your support would go:

• Camp tuition & learning materials

• Travel to and from Berkeley, CA

• Meals & accommodations

If you’ve ever seen that spark in a kid’s eyes when they really get something — you know why I’m doing this. I just want to give Natalie the best shot at chasing her passions and building confidence through this experience.

Whether you chip in a few bucks or just share this link, it means the world to us.

Let’s help Natalie make some memories (and maybe a few discoveries) at Berkeley!

Much love and thanks,

Chris Soriano

Desiree Wenzel

& most importantly, Natalie Soriano.