Who We Are
Cura comes from cura personalis, the Jesuit principle of caring for the whole person.
Cura is a social enterprise dedicated to helping students launch and grow their careers to make a bigger impact in their world. Initially built for first-generation college students, Cura is now built for every student.
Why We Built Cura
Jen Elena Romano and Sylvia Bonilla met while serving on the board of Sacred Heart Nativity School in San Jose, helping first-generation students navigate the journey from middle school to high school and into college.
That part worked.
What didn't was the transition from college to career.
Students who had done everything right suddenly found themselves without the support they needed. The guidance ended just as they entered one of the most important stages of their lives. There were no wraparound services, no trusted place to ask difficult questions, and no roadmap for navigating the workplace.
Some students worked harder than anyone else and still struggled against challenges no one had prepared them for.
Cura is built for them.
WHY CURA