Nicolette Gomez, right, presents a certificate to Suzie Francisco, a member of the first cohort of graduates of the Yaqui-Tech Innovation Lab. Gomez, a U of A junior studying design arts and practice with a minor in entrepreneurship, started the program to help foster a community of Pascua Yaqui entrepreneurs.
Photo by Chris Summitt, courtesy of Nopalito Network
Pascua Yaqui Entrepreneur Hopes To Create Opportunities For Others
By Kyle Mittan, University Communications
July 9, 2024
Nicolette Gomez wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she graduated high school in 2009 and started thinking about college.
As a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Gomez thought a gap year working for Casino Del Sol would be a good way to figure out her next step. One year turned into 10.