COMMENCEMENT

Class of 2019

MAY 25, 2019

10:00 AM

CSM GYM

Cañada College welcomes you—the Class of 2019—into the ranksof the proud alumni of Cañada College.

We also welcome your families and friends to this 51st commencement celebration,mindful and appreciative of their contribution to your achievement

through their support, sacrifice and encouragement.

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Welcome to the 51st Commencement Ceremony at Cañada College! Today’s Commencement is a magnificent celebration of our students and the remarkable accomplishments and successes they have achieved. Our graduates, and their loved ones, joining in this celebration today will be hearing inspiring speeches about the bright, promising future that lies ahead for our graduates. Collectively, we share in the excitement of where the next journey may take them. Graduates are also encouraged at the time of Commencement to look back on their experiences – to reflect on what lessons they have learned, who influenced them, and how they have grown and changed. We know that this reflection is important.

As students of Cañada College and of life, you’re neither at the beginning or the end of your journey. Instead, you’re somewhere in-between – in the middle you might say. You may

not know what lies ahead and you can’t go back and relive the past; you’re simply in the moment.

Sometimes it’s challenging to be in the moment; to fully inhabit, explore, and experience every moment – and to be open to what might present itself to you. While in the present moment, you might find that you can be more open to a different point of view; you might be able to quiet all the voices telling you what you should do; you might find the courage to make a difficult choice; you might find some unexpected joy. And, being in the moment almost always allows you to listen to your own inner guide and heart. And that is very important!

Finally, being in the moment allows you to more fully embrace and enjoy celebrations like this one today. So, take a moment and look around at your fellow classmates, your family and friends, and your Cañada family, who have come together to honor you. All eyes are on you and they’re beaming with pride for all that you’ve done, and all that you are. Congratulations!

Dr. Jamillah Moore, President, Cañada College

President’s Welcome

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Keynote Speaker: Thomas Mohr

Thomas “Tom” Mohr was elected to the San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees in November, 2013. He served as Board President in 2017. He began a 50 year career in education as a high school Chemistry and Math Teacher. Tom later served as Principal of three different high schools in north San Mateo County before becoming Superintendent of the San Mateo Union High School District. Shortly after retirement from the high school district, Tom became the President of Cañada College where he served in that role for six years before retirement. In addition, he is a board member of several educational and philanthropic foundations.

Commencement Speaker

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Program

Mistress of CeremoniesDr. Tammy Robinson, Vice President of Instruction, Cañada College

Processional“Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar

President’s PartyFaculty processional led by Grand Marshal Denise EricksonStudent processional led by Associated Students of Cañada College President Juyi Yang, Vice President Gabriela Ramirez, Student Speaker Jay Magaña-Fierro, and Class Valedictorian Tiffany Hanke

National Anthem: Star Spangled BannerPerformed by Monique Martinez

Welcome and IntroductionsDr. Jamillah Moore, President, Cañada CollegeMaurice Goodman, SMCCCD Board President

Keynote Address Thomas Mohr, Former Cañada College President and San Mateo County Community College District Trustee

2019 President’s Student Leadership AwardChristopher Jimenez

Class of 2019 Valedictorians Tiffany Hanke

Welcome from the Student Body and Introduction of Student SpeakerGabriela Ramirez, Vice President, Associated Students of Cañada College

Student Speaker PresentationJay Magaña Fierro

Presentation of the Class of 2019Hyla Lacefield, President, Academic Senate, Cañada College

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Awarding of Associate of Arts and Science Degrees and CertificatesHyla Lacefield, President, Academic Senate, Cañada CollegeJeanne Stalker, President, Classified Senate, Cañada CollegeMaurice Goodman, President, Board of Trustees, San Mateo County Community College DistrictKaren Schwarz, Vice President-Clerk, Board of Trustees, San Mateo County Community College DistrictRichard Holober, Member, Board of Trustees, San Mateo County Community College DistrictDave Mandelkern, Member, Board of Trustees, San Mateo County Community College DistrictThomas A. Nuris, Member, Board of Trustees, San Mateo County Community College DistrictGabriela Topete Eng Goon, Student Trustee Member, Board of Trustees, San Mateo County Community College DistrictRon Galatolo, Chancellor, San Mateo County Community College DistrictDr. Jamillah Moore, President, Cañada College Dr. Tammy Robinson, Vice President Instruction, Cañada CollegeGraciano Mendoza, Vice President Administrative Services, Cañada CollegeDr. Char Perlas, Interim Vice President Student Services, Cañada College

Salutation to the Graduates and Closing RemarksDr. Jamillah Moore, President, Cañada College

RecessionalThe Graduates and their guests are invited to the reception in the Bayview Dining Room at College Center.

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Academic Leadership

AdministratorsJamillah Moore, Ed.D., PresidentTammy Robinson, Ph.D., Vice President of Instruction Char Perlas, Ph.D., Interim Vice President of Student ServicesGraciano Mendoza, Vice President of Administrative ServicesLeonor Cabrera, Dean of Business, Design & WorkforceJames Carranza, Dean of Humanities & Social SciencesKaren Engel, Ph.D., Dean of Planning, Research & Institutional EffectivenessMax Hartman, Dean of Counseling ServicesDavid Reed, Dean of Academic Support & Learning TechnologiesAdam Windham, Dean of Science & Technology

Academic Senate 2018-2019Hyla Lacefield, PresidentDiana Tedone, Vice PresidentSarah Aranyakul, TreasurerCandice Nance, SenatorKatie Schertle, SenatorDenise Erickson, SenatorDaryan Chan, SenatorDoniella Maher, SenatorAnnie Nicholls, SenatorPo Tong, Senator

Classified Senate 2018-2019Jeanne Stalker, PresidentYesenia Mercado, Vice PresidentHugo Enciso, TreasurerAllison Hughes, SecretaryTony Burrola & Milena Angelova, Activities CoordinatorsPeter Tam, Photography

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Board of Trustees

Maurice Goodman, PresidentElected November 2015, Maurice Goodman became the first African American to serve on the Board and, as a former student leader and product of the District, brings a unique perspective to the already progressive and student centered team. After completing degrees in Administration of Justice and Paralegal Studies at Skyline College, he went on to California State University, East Bay and received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Working as an educator, he was elected to two terms of office on the South San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees and served as President twice.

Karen Schwarz, Vice President-ClerkKaren Schwarz was elected to the Board in November 1995 and has served four terms as President. She is President of the San Mateo County Colleges Educational Housing Corporation Board. Trustee Schwarz is a former elected member of the San Mateo County Board of Education, including two term as President. She has been a resident and community leader of San Mateo County for more than 30 years.

Richard Holober, TrusteeRichard Holober was elected to the Board in 1997 and has served as Board President in 2002 and 2008. He is the Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of California, a non-profit advocacy organization for consumer rights. Trustee Holober also serves on California Improving Access to Educational Opportunity and is a former member and president of the Millbrae Elementary District Board. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester.

Dave Mandelkern, TrusteeDave Mandelkern was elected to the Board in 2003. He has served two previous terms as Board President. President Mandelkern also serves on the President’s Council for Innovation at Skyline College. He is currently trustee and Chair of the California State Parks Foundation and is also a Board member of the Beyond Barriers Athletic Foundation. He has more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience with Silicon Valley startup companies. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University, School of Engineering.

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Thomas A. Nuris, TrusteeElected to the Board in November, 2018. Trustee Nuris resides in Daly City with his wife and three sons. He attended public schools in Daly City where he grew up, followed by receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from the University of San Francisco in 1975. Continuing on to the University of California-Hastings College of the Law, he received his Juris Doctorate in 1978, being admitted to the State Bar later that same year. Trustee Nuris thereafter established law offices in Daly City, where he presently continues a general civil practice of the law.

Ron Galatolo, District ChancellorRon Galatolo has served as Chancellor of the San Mateo County Community College District since 2001, after serving the District’s Executive Vice Chancellor of Finance. He has been a leader in California Community Colleges for nearly 30 years.

Gabriela Topete Eng Goon, Student Trustee

Academic Leadership (cont.)

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◊ 3D Animation & Videogame Art - A.A.Chalittar DaradasPalittar DaradasJason Richard Gomez, Magna Cum LaudeVincent Matthew Ibarra, Magna Cum LaudeVibhor Sharma

◊ Accounting - A.S.Sandra Edith Aguijosa-GuajardoAlexandra Guadalupe FonsecaDaniel Garcia AdameTing Liu, Magna Cum LaudeLi-Hwa Mckenna, Magna Cum LaudeJessica Mendoza, Cum LaudeRosa Nayeli MojicaJoElla Marie Ogilvie, Magna Cum LaudeJulian Thomas O’HaraElena Pineda, Magna Cum LaudeAngelei Ashwanee SinghAlicia Trejo-Cruz, Cum LaudeZahra Bagum Wolfgramm, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Allied Health - A.S.Guadalupe Polet Garduno Almaraz, Magna Cum LaudeMarianne Barbara Angelucci, Magna Cum LaudeSharon Dominique AnzoraDiana Elizabeth Ardon Ramirez, Magna Cum LaudeDarlina Banks, Cum LaudePerla Jazmin Barragan, Magna Cum LaudeMadelyn Benitez, Cum LaudeSamuel Anthony Biondini, Cum LaudeLorena Rodriguez Blancarte, Magna Cum LaudeJacqueline De La CruzBranden Dijos Donley, Magna Cum LaudeJamie EnriquezSerene K. Fallaha, Cum LaudeErin Fleming

Janine Magpile Francisco, Cum LaudeYecenia Garibay, Magna Cum LaudeImelda Noely German Lopez, Magna Cum LaudeValerie Kay Giordano, Cum LaudeMonica Ruby GutierrezKatherin Idalia GuzmanAndy Abraham HigueraLaura Hincapie Vanegas, Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth Huerta, Magna Cum LaudeDharmendra Kc, Magna Cum LaudeTina H. Laiseni, Cum LaudePhilip Lemar, Cum LaudeBrittney Leigh LiberatiMelissa LopezLuz M. MartinezMarlene Melissa Medina, Magna Cum LaudeAna Maria Nolasco Rojas, Cum LaudeErica E. OrtizAngelica Belen PerezHayley Ibarra RamosAdriana Rebuelta, Cum LaudeAlfonso RicoMichael Angel RodriguezDeanna Elizabeth RojasLuz E. Ruiz, Magna Cum LaudeYuliana Gabriela SantanaTsering Dolma SherpaCynthia Paulino Silva, Cum LaudeValeriea Michelle Tatakamotonga, Magna Cum LaudeGerardo Villegas, Cum LaudeFabiola Villegas-AcostaJacob Dylan WellerTalaofa Paea-I-Muli Young, Cum Laude

◊ Anthropology - A.A.Nohemi Soraya Aguilar, Cum LaudeChristina Marie Molnar

Associate Degrees

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◊ Art History - A.A.Elvia Gonzalez

◊ Art History - A.A.-TNatalie L. CambronElvia GonzalezAmanda Paige Hawley, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Biological Sciences - A.S.Andrew Salazar CalderonGeorgina CorralMaria Cristina Garduno GonzalezZion Pono Naia Lele KanehailuaOmar Ali Nofal, Cum LaudeVesal Sedigh Nezhad, Magna Cum LaudeZhen Yu, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Biology - A.S.-TDalila Alondra Gonzalez Mejia, Magna Cum LaudeTabitha Kelli Tcheau, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Business Administration - A.S.Sandra Edith Aguijosa-GuajardoLuis F. Borbolla FierroHsinyi Cheng, Cum LaudeBernardino CisnerosLaura B. Garduno Gonzalez, Cum LaudeFatima Julisa LazaroTing Liu, Magna Cum LaudeSabrina Nava-Catalan

◊ Business Administration - A.S.-TColleen Claire Abbey, Magna Cum LaudeHatim Ibn Jihad Abdul Al-BariDavid Owen Allen Rangel, Magna Cum LaudeErik J. AmayaHanna Marie AmirsehhiVanessa E. Aquino Sanchez

Cristian AriasIsabella Claire Bascara, Magna Cum LaudeLuis F. Borbolla FierroEspen Y. CampbellJustus S. ChanBernardino CisnerosNicholas Dimitri CrettolAndrew Leonard CrossAlexander David Curry, Magna Cum LaudeAlma Nicole EstevezPamela Estefania FerianteTaylor Inzia FontenotLaura B. Garduno Gonzalez, Cum LaudeTyler J. GilbertUriel Michael GuillenAdrian GuzmanBrooke L. HarkenMia Nadia LomasLidia Lopez Sandoval Ignatius Alexander Loveless, Cum LaudeGianna Marie LyleGriselda Valeria MadrigalBrenda Leticia MedinaIma Mo (Meng), Magna Cum LaudeRichard MolinaEleazar Jaime Moreno CortesOmaima Mustafa, Magna Cum LaudeJacob W. PinkstonTamarik Ondre Rabb, Magna Cum LaudeKevin Byron Raith LopezEmily Rose Richards, Magna Cum LaudeGregory Terrence RobbaAngelei Ashwanee SinghAdrian Alfonso TorresMaximilian Jacob Tulchinsky, Magna Cum LaudeJaime Vargas SalcedaLekuan WangJoseph Lafayette Wood Jr.

Associate Degrees (cont.)

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Arely Ruby ZepedaDexter Zermeno

◊ Business Management - A.S.JoElla Marie Ogilvie, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Child and Adolescent Development - A.S.-TJulie Gin, Magna Cum LaudeEsmeralda Jane Landa, Magna Cum LaudeSarah Janin Leyson

◊ Communication Studies - A.A.Ronnelle Jordan Gulingan ArciagaJoshua Malik BluefordKaden Morgan BradleyDominic Patrick CourtneyVincenzo Calogero FerrariKenneth Peter Haren, Cum LaudeVirginia Magana-Fierro, Cum LaudeBrenda Leticia MedinaSean Alan Orr, Cum LaudeMichelle Yamileth Pineda, Magna Cum LaudeGabriela A. RamirezLovevele Rontel Shackelford

◊ Communication Studies - A.A.-TChristopher Edgardo Alvayero CruzJanessa Monique BarraganAlexandria Regina BibbsKaden Morgan BradleyAnthony Giovanny Gutierrez-MolinaKenneth Peter Haren, Cum LaudeJose Luis HernandezBrooke Krieger, Cum LaudeQiong Liu, Cum LaudeAlyssa M. Lucchini, Magna Cum LaudeAimee D. LynchVirginia Magana-Firrro, Cum Laude

Brenda Leticia MedinaEfrain MorfinMartin Peter Mylod YeeSean Alan Orr, Cum LaudeMichelle Yamileth Pineda, Magna Cum LaudeGabriela A. RamirezMaylon Alexius Robinson, Cum LaudeCarter James ScottJacob Michael SugarLosimani F. Ulukivaiola

◊ Computer Information Systems: Java Programming - A.S.Jose Quinteros

◊ Computer Science - A.S.-TMilo AbrilThomas Callaghan, Cum LaudeAlyson Holly DaviesCarlos Alberto EspanaAndrew A. HallBing Lin, Magna Cum LaudeMatthew Kaleo MorrowJose QuinterosCharles R. TolentinoKenny V. Tram, Cum Laude

◊ Digital Art & Animation - A.A.Constance Marie Carrasco, Cum LaudeLea Danae Fisher, Magna Cum LaudeGuidance Tungamirai Gunundu, Magna Cum LaudeMariia Oleksandrivna Rykhlikova, Magna Cum LaudeMan Yiu Yeung, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Early Childhood Education - A.S.Katherine Anglarill Paz, Cum LaudeDiana D. Arevalos, Magna Cum LaudeYanet Carrillo Napoles

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Eufemia Castro, Magna Cum LaudeJudith Mariana Cortes, Cum LaudeAngelica DiazRosana Duran, Magna Cum LaudeElba Escalera Flores, Magna Cum LaudeMarleni Fuentes Molina, Magna Cum LaudeBlanca Estela Garcia CastanedaAustreberta Garcia Lopez, Cum LaudeAndreana Marissa GrantKimberly Guizar RodriguezTiffany M. Hanke, Summa Cum LaudeMargaret Kathryn Holmes, Magna Cum LaudeRosa M. Juarez, Magna Cum LaudeZohreh ZK Khoshnevisan, Cum LaudeIrma E. Lopez HernandezSandra Dalila Macias Prado, Magna Cum LaudeYasmina I. Martinez, Cum LaudeShelby Anne McMillan , Magna Cum LaudeNancy Lizbeth Mendoza NaranjoAlexandra Marie Miranda, Cum LaudeMarleni Fuentes Molina , Magna Cum LaudeIsabel MoralesAdrienne Velarde Newlands, Cum LaudeDiana Maria ReyesLady Reyes MirandaIrene Rivera-VegaMaria G. Rodriguez, Magna Cum LaudeIulia Samachisa, Cum LaudeAlanna Isabela SantiagoCynthia Paulino Silva, Cum LaudeAna Hermila TalaveraDiana Custodio Taylor, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Early Childhood Education - A.S.-TNoemi Yudelkey CruzAngelica DiazAustreberta Garcia Lopez, Cum LaudeKimberly Guizar RodriguezMargaret Kathryn Holmes, Magna Cum Laude

Gabriella JaimezCynthia MedinaNancy Lizbeth Mendoza NaranjoOmaima Mustafa, Magna Cum LaudeAdrienne Velarde Newlands, Cum LaudeLijia Qin, Magna Cum LaudeDiana Maria ReyesAlanna Isabela SantiagoVincent VeneziaJeannette Villalobos

◊ Economics - A.A.Jean Ann AboudSandra Edith Aguijosa-GuajardoMaria Palacio AguilarErik J. AmayaLuis F. Borbolla FierroHsinyi Cheng, Cum LaudeBernardino CisnerosPatrick Bryce DohertyRaouf S. EskandarTaylor Inzia FontenotLaura B. Garduno Gonzalez , Cum LaudeAdrian GuzmanAnahi Michely HernandezNaomi Hodges, Magna Cum LaudeBeverly Anne LaurenzanoMichael Dale LemusTing Liu, Magna Cum LaudeMia Nadia LomasIrine Luban, Magna Cum LaudeSabrina Nava-CatalanDevon James PataneTamarik Ondre Rabb, Magna Cum LaudeRaul Alejandro RangelStephanie Michelle RuizJoel Sanchez Cortes, Cum LaudeRico Alejandro Severa, Magna Cum Laude

Associate Degrees (cont.)

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Adrian Alfonso TorresSadie Denise Washington

◊ Economics - A.A.-THanna Marie AmirsehhiZain Ramzy BarriosLuis F. Borbolla FierroJustus S. ChanBernardino Cisneros Alexander David Curry, Magna Cum LaudeLaura B. Garduno Gonzalez, Cum LaudeTyler J. GilbertAdrian GuzmanMario Geovanni Hernandez-CastilloJoel Bidum KakamaIgnatius Alexander Loveless, Cum LaudeGianna Marie LyleGriselda Valeria MadrigalIma Mo (Meng), Magna Cum LaudeTamarik Ondre Rabb, Magna Cum LaudeEmily Rose Richards, Magna Cum LaudeAdrian Alfonso TorresMaximilian Jacob Tulchinsky, Magna Cum LaudeJaime Vargas SalcedaShane Wesley WeaverJuyi Yang, Magna Cum LaudeEvan Matthew Yedinak, Cum LaudeDexter Zermeno

◊ Engineering - A.S.Alex Burke Lim Carlson, Magna Cum LaudeAmit Chaudhary, Cum LaudeAdam Albert Davies, Magna Cum LaudeCarlos Alberto EspanaBernardo Fichman Lacerda, Magna Cum LaudeTito R. GuerreroMatthew Kaleo MorrowJulissa Rico Ruiz, Magna Cum LaudeJulissa Rico Ruiz, Magna Cum Laude

Edgar SanchezPhilip Kent Aspiras Velbis, Magna Cum LaudeTravis Ryan Welch, Cum Laude

◊ English - A.A.Jennifer Guerrero Sandoval

◊ English - A.A.-TBailee Marie CowartKeirstan Kathleen Schiedeck, Cum Laude

◊ Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management - A.S.Maria Guadalupe Barajas NapolesMelisa Andrea Samayoa

◊ Fashion Design: Custom Dressmaking/Small Business Oriented - A.S.Jose RodriguezJocelyn D. Sanchez TemocheKelsey Grace Toy, Cum Laude

◊ Fashion Design: Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented) - A.S.Kelly RiveraPrigita Wijaya, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Fashion Design: Theather Costuming - A.S.Jesica Sofia Eymil

◊ Fashion Merchandising - A.S.Emily Kate AbramsRiley Robert GibbonsJacqueline Lee NevinAmber R. Pascual, Magna Cum LaudeJose Rodriguez

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◊ Human Services - A.S.Maria Cisneros, Magna Cum LaudeSarah Hatz CortezIsabela HarbStephanie A. Hernandez-Marquez, Magna Cum LaudeBrinita JacksonYuliana Isabel Jauregui CisnerosMonique Sade NorteRubi Jessenia Rocha, Magna Cum LaudeJeannette Araceli Rodriguez, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Interdisciplinary Studies with Emphasis in Arts & Humanities - A.A.Ortencia Arteaga LomasSilveria Arrizon BallaronKailani Angel Bowers, Magna Cum LaudePeter Maradiaga BustosMaria Magdalena CortezMichael CraigNelly Patricia Del CastilloMelissa Bertadillo Espinoza, Magna Cum LaudeErika Yusara Flor, Cum LaudeRaquel Lisseth Gomez MoralesElvia GonzalezJennifer Guerrero SandovalYolanda Martinez GuzmanJesser Jackniel HernandezNaomi Hodges, Magna Cum LaudeOlivia Juliaana Jantunen, Cum LaudeJoshua Alexander JespersemGage Evan JoinerGilbert LomasErika Esmeralda LopezCamille OrtizDenise Marie PieriCristhofer Brandon RamirezJanet R. RichardsDaisha Lin Sherman, Magna Cum Laude

Christie Lynn SlightamMarcus D. TurnerAlejandra VillaSadie Denise Washington

◊ Interdisciplinary Studies with Emphasis in Natural Science & Mathematics - A.A.Ramzy Samir Judeh Abd-AljawadEmmanuel Antonio AcostaJose Geovany AcunaSharon Dominique AnzoraVinicius L. AraujoPerla Jazmin Barragan, Magna Cum LaudeLorena Rodriguez Blancarte, Magna Cum LaudeAndrew Salazar CalderonAlex Burke Lim Carlson, Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth CarranzaGeorgina CorralAdam Albert Davies, Magna Cum LaudeChen Ding, Magna Cum LaudeJamie EnriquezCarlos Alberto EspanaErin FlemingYecenia Garibay, Magna Cum LaudeSandra GodoyGwenneth Iola Gores, Magna Cum LaudeTito R. GuerreroEsra Issa HawamdahAndy Abraham HigueraAshlen Ori Kelley, Cum LaudeTina H. Laiseni, Cum LaudeTanner Robert LoweYsel Marquez, Cum LaudeLuz M. MartinezMarty John MoorbrinkAna Maria Nolasco Rojas, Cum LaudeMonica Alejandra OrellanaPedro PerezJose Quinteros

Associate Degrees (cont.)

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Eduardo RamirezHayley Ibarra RamosAlfonso RicoLuz E. Ruiz, Magna Cum LauderYuliana Gabriela SantanaVesal Sedigh Nezhad, Magna Cum LaudeGlenn Smyth, Magna Cum LaudeAlexander Marcelo TrivenoChristopher B. Tully, Magna Cum LaudePhilip Kent Aspiras Velbis, Magna Cum LaudeConsuelo Abigail Worley, Cum Laude

◊ Interdisciplinary Studies with Emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences - A.A.Megan N. Ackers-WilliamsJose Geovany AcunaNohemi Soraya Aguilar, Cum LaudeClaudia Goncalves Akel, Cum LaudeDulce M. AlvaradoRoberto Esau AlvarezErik J. AmayaPedro AndradeBrisa Herlinda AquinoAndy A. Arreguin DiazJuan ArrellinMariaelena ArteagaOrtencia Arteaga LomasSilveria Arrizon BallaronPerla Jazmin Barragan, Magna Cum LaudeEvelyn BarreraLorena Rodriguez Blancarte, Magna Cum LaudeKailani Angel Bowers, Magna Cum LaudeChelsea Brown, Magna Cum LaudePeter Maradiaga BustosAndrew Salazar CalderonAlejandra Cardenas, Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth CarranzaCarissa Mycah Corcega Cayco, Magna Cum Laude

Bernardino CisnerosSamantha Contreras-RiveraCrystal Sofia CortezMaria Magdalena CortezMichael CraigStephanie G. De La PenaNelly Patricia Del CastilloDaniel D’Jesus, Magna Cum LaudeRaouf S. EskandarLina Eskariyat, Magna Cum LaudeMelissa Bertadillo Espinoza, Magna Cum LaudeLeslie Karina Felix Bastidas, Cum LaudeErin FlemingErika Yusara Flor, Cum LaudeTaylor Inzia FontenotNicole GallosaJamie Carolina Garcia, Magna Cum LaudePedro Cornelio GarciaValerie Kay Giordano, Cum LaudeRaquel Lisseth Gomez MoralesCrystal Nadine GonzalezJessica GonzalezAnthony Giovanny Gutierrez-MolinaAnahi Michely HernandezReyna HernandezJemima E. Hernandez AgudeloMauricio Hernandez Lopez, Magna Cum LaudeNaomi Hodges, Magna Cum LaudeMichael Lawrence Jones, Magna Cum LaudeCharissa Antonia Kelly Bakalova, Magna Cum LaudeEsmeralda Jane Landa, Magna Cum LaudeDavid Nathaniel Lockwood, Magna Cum LaudeGilbert LomasJorge Miguel LopezGianna Marie LyleJoseph Frank MachXenia A. MarinBrenda Leticia Medina

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Marlene Melissa Medina, Magna Cum LaudeJosue N. MejiaElvia Libertad MendozaAnthony J. MiguelGaldina Edelmira MirandaLeanna MorenoNadene N. MsalamCaren Marlene NarvaezEmmanuel Jesus NevarezKayden T. Nguyen, Cum LaudeSergio NoriegaRhonda Maria OrtezCamille OrtizCindy Rojas PantaleonDenise Marie PieriMichelle Yamileth Pineda, Magna Cum LaudeTamarik Ondre Rabb, Magna Cum Laude Eduardo RamirezGabriela A. RamirezJanet R. RichardsAlfonso RicoNicole Leclaire Rios, Cum LaudeKelly RiveraAlexandra RubioBlanca Estephany Ruiz, Cum LaudeElias J. RuizStephanie Michelle RuizBritta Anne StretchAngelica TapiaEarl Thompson, Cum LaudeAdrian Alfonso TorresAlexander Nelson Tucker BoydChristopher B. Tully, Magna Cum LaudeWilliam Price TurnerYessenia Mary VargasJaime Vargas SalcedaNoelany Cassandra VidesDominique Lorraine Vivian

Sadie Denise WashingtonKevin Drake Wilson

◊ Interior Design - A.S.Renee Louise Bautista, Magna Cum LaudeLouise-Carolin De JarnetteVanessa Giraldo Ruiz, Magna Cum LaudeJennifer Louise Gray, Cum LaudeTammy Marie Harvey, Cum LaudeAngela Ann Leung, Magna Cum LaudeBrenda MunozJanel R. PattersonPatricia Aracely Peraza PerazaFatma Saydam, Magna Cum LaudeMegan Shayna Sosnick, Magna Cum LaudeAthena Tam, Magna Cum LaudeBarbara Elaine Wingo, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Kinesiology - A.A.Ronaldo AcostaJacqueline De La CruzMonica Del Rocio Diaz, Cum LaudeGregory David ForestiGlenn Smyth, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Kinesiology - A.A.-TAngelique Chantelle ArchuletaDaniela Bazan Ramirez, Cum LaudeGregory David ForestiLuis Eduardo Gutierrez RiveraSteven Arthur OrozcoErika Monserrat Servin, Magna Cum LaudeGlenn Smyth, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Mathematics - A.S.-TAlyn Gregory Ames, Magna Cum LaudePerla Viridiana Aramburu, Cum LaudeChen Ding, Magna Cum LaudeMichael Gee, Magna Cum Laude

Associate Degrees (cont.)

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Bing Lin, Magna Cum LaudeVirginia Magana-Fierro, Cum LaudeMatthew Kaleo MorrowPedro PerezJose QuinterosAlexander Marcelo TrivenoHonghao Wang, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Medical Assisting - A.S.Joyce M. Diaz TorresGuadalupe FuentesChelsea Elizabeth MoyleSella RiosAngelica M. Sanchez SoriaSofia Yessica TucciJudy Carol Young, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Medical Billing Specialist - A.S.Ravy Khut

◊ Multimedia Art and Technology - A.A.Marisol E. ArroyoSerena Liu

◊ Music - A.A.Natalie Helena Saco

◊ Nutrition and Dietetics - A.S.-TMarianne Barbara Angelucci, Magna Cum LaudeAshlen Ori Kelley, Cum LaudeSteven Andrew LeeYuliana Gabriela Santana

◊ Paralegal - A.S.Anthony S. BeriniDiana E. Viscarra, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Philosophy - A.A.Kayden T. Nguyen, Cum Laude

◊ Physics - A.S.-TAlyn Gregory Ames, Magna Cum LaudeMichael Gee, Magna Cum LaudeChristopher Jimenez, Cum LaudeBing Lin, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Political Science - A.A.Pedro Cornelio GarciaEduardo Ramirez

◊ Political Science - A.A.-TJason Alexander AbbittPedro Cornelio GarciaChan Woo Kim, Magna Cum Laude

◊ Psychology - A.A.Megan N. Ackers-WilliamsDulce M. AlvaradoZoe Mackenzie Bell, Magna Cum LaudeMiguel Angel BenitezChelsea Brown, Magna Cum LaudeCarissa Mycah Corcega Cayco, Magna Cum LaudeSamantha Contreras-RiveraLina Eskariyat, Magna Cum LaudeMelissa Bertadillo Espinoza, Magna Cum LaudeLeslie Karina Felix Bastidas, Cum LaudeJamie Carolina Garcia, Magna Cum LaudeJessica GonzalezAnahi Michely HernandezJemima E. Hernandez AgudeloMauricio Hernandez Lopez, Magna Cum LaudeCharissa Antonia Kelly Bakalova, Magna Cum LaudeEmmanuel LazoDavid Nathaniel Lockwood, Magna Cum Laude

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Jason T. Marszalec, Cum LaudeYasmina I. Martinez, Cum LaudeMarlene Melissa Medina, Magna Cum LaudeSaira Michelle Medina Leanna MorenoEmmanuel Jesus NevarezElizabeth Jazmin OrozcoJerniece Angel RayDiana Liseth RiveraBlanca Estephany Ruiz, Cum LaudeNoelany Cassandra Vides

◊ Psychology - A.A.-TRaghad AbdaljawadMegan N. Ackers-WilliamsClaudia Goncalves Akel, Cum LaudeDulce M. AlvaradoAndy A. Arreguin DiazMariaelena ArteagaOrtencia Arteaga LomasSilveria Arrizon BallaronElias Christopher BeckettMiguel Angel BenitezChelsea Brown, Magna Cum LaudePeter Maradiaga BustosMalia H. ChaoSamantha Contreras-RiveraNelly Patricia Del CastilloJordan Steven DunkleyLina Eskariyat, Magna Cum LaudeMelissa Bertadillo Espinoza, Magna Cum LaudeLeslie Karina Felix Bastidas, Cum LaudeAmanda Marie FerreiraRachel Sofiya FinkErika Yusara Flor, Cum LaudeSamantha Ann Furlanic, Magna Cum LaudeJamie Carolina Garcia, Magna Cum LaudeKarla I. GarciaRaquel Lisseth Gomez Morales

Jessica GonzalezKaitlin Marissa Halloran, Magna Cum LaudeAnahi Michely HernandezJemima E. Hernandez AgudeloReyna Regina Hernandez BustosMauricio Hernandez-Lopez, Magna Cum LaudeZitlali HuertaHilda C. Izaguirre, Cum LaudeCarla Jazo VargasEsmeralda Jane Landa, Magna Cum LaudeGilbert LomasErika Esmeralda LopezMichelle Ann MarkleyMargaret A. MartinIvan MartinezKatherine McGlynn-Gilbert, Magna Cum LaudeSaira Michelle MedinaLeanna MorenoNadene N. MsalamCaren Marlene NarvaezEmmanuel Jesus NevarezEvan Q. NguyenRocio Marisol NovoaRhonda Maria OrtezCamille OrtizDenise Marie PieriAlicia Belen PyattEdwin Stanley RosalesAlexandra RubioBlanca Estephany Ruiz, Cum LaudeElsa Valeria Salgado, Cum LaudeMeghan C. Sartain, Magna Cum LaudeAnmol Sharma, Magna Cum LaudeMichelle Giuliana SpenceNoelany Cassandra VidesSadie Denise WashingtonTsoi Ying WongMario J. Ybarra

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Christopher Michael ZaldanaJessica E. Zuniga

◊ Radiologic Technology - A.S.Vianey Guadalupe Alarcon HernandezSusan Marie Anderberg, Cum LaudeRebecca R. Arruabarrena, Cum LaudeKevin Philip BradyEdgard A. Camacho, Cum LaudeNicholas Clifford Cassin, Cum LaudePatty Ka Quan Chan, Cum LaudeMonique Contreras, Cum LaudeAndrea Nicole DeMicheleAngela Marie Dignadice, Cum LaudeDaniel Isaiah Forshner, Magna Cum LaudeBridget B. Gibbons, Cum LaudeGwenneth Iola Gores, Magna Cum LaudeHazel Janella Navarro Guevarra, Cum LaudeMirky Giuliana Hobeychi, Cum LaudeYessica Jaracuaro SalgadoKayla Nicole Keefer, Magna Cum LaudeShivika S. Kumar, Magna Cum LaudeMatthew Aloysius Lonergan, Magna Cum LaudeDennis Arturo MartinezRachael Leeann Mckenna, Magna Cum LaudeMary Nadia Mufarreh, Cum LaudeMona Lisa Niekro, Cum LaudeEunji Park, Magna Cum LaudeGreycy Liliana PortilloJeremiah John PricerKenneth Daniel Saephan, Cum LaudeFlora A. Sandoval, Magna Cum LaudeSasha Ruby Schlesinger, Cum LaudeNoah Michol Staedler, Magna Cum LaudeCourtney Paige Trainor, Cum LaudeAna Cecilia Valencia, Cum LaudeKimberly VasquezAndres Serafin VieyraWilliam Ryan Virgen, Magna Cum Laude

Nhat Huy VoAmanda Nicole Walker, Cum LaudeJason Buenaventura Zuniga

◊ Sociology - A.A.Nohemi Soraya Aguilar, Cum LaudeDulce M. AlvaradoRoberto Esau AlvarezPedro AndradeCarissa Mycah Corcega Cayco, Magna Cum LaudeLeslie Karina Felix Bastidas, Cum LaudeNicole GallosaJamie Carolina Garcia, Magna Cum LaudeJessica GonzalezAnahi Michely HernandezJemima E. Hernandez AgudeloMauricio Hernandez Lopez, Magna Cum LaudeCharissa Antonia Kelly Bakalova, Magna Cum LaudeDavid Nathaniel Lockwood, Magna Cum LaudeDante Anthony MaffeiMarlene Melissa Medina, Magna Cum LaudeSaira Michelle MedinaLeanna MorenoEmmanuel Jesus NevarezBlanca Estephany Ruiz, Cum LaudeNoelany Cassandra Vides

◊ Sociology - A.A.-TRaghad AbdaljawadMonica Demara AguilarNohemi Soraya Aguilar, Cum LaudeDulce M. AlvaradoRoberto Esau AlvarezPedro AndradeShaania Farooqui, Magna Cum LaudeLeslie Karina Felix Bastidas, Cum LaudeNicole Gallosa

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Fernando Garcia, Magna Cum LaudeJamie Carolina Garcia, Magna Cum LaudeJessica Nicole Ghiozzi, Cum LaudeJessica GonzalezAnahi Michely HernandezJemima E. Hernandez AgudeloMauricio Hernandez Lopez, Magna Cum LaudeAshley E. Herrero, Magna Cum LaudeCarla Jazo VargasEsmeralda Jane Landa, Magna Cum LaudeEmmanuel LazoAimee D. LynchDante Anthony MaffeiKatherine McGlynn-Gilbert, Magna Cum LaudeSaira Michelle MedinaLeanna MorenoEmmanuel Jesus Nevarez

Associate Degrees (cont.)

Nicholas Pasquale RolleBlanca Estephany Ruiz, Cum LaudeNoelany Cassandra VidesChristopher Michael ZaldanaJessica E. Zuniga

◊ Spanish - A.A.-TJennifer Martinez

◊ Studio Arts - A.A.-TChristie Lynn Slightam

◊ Theatre Arts - A.A.-TMarianne Paula Mojica

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Certificates

◊ 3D Animation & Videogame Art Vincent Matthew IbarraJose Manuel LaraWilliams Gabriela Serrudo

◊ AccountingSandra Edith Aguijosa-GuajardoLina M. AlsibaiRosa Nayeli MojicaJoElla Marie OgilvieJulian Thomas O’HaraMichael OrozcoZahra Bagum WolfgrammArely Ruby Zepeda

◊ Bilingualism & Biliteracy in English/SpanishJennifer Guerrero SandovalLuz E. Ruiz

◊ Community Health WorkerSarah Hatz CortezIsabela HarbJeannette Araceli RodriguezNgoc Huynh TuJenny M. Vasquez

◊ Computer Science: C++Rafael Luis Garcia De GonveiaJose Luis Guzman-LuxEsther Heralta EspinosaBing LinTimi Richard Torlowei

◊ Computer Science: JavaRafael Luis Garcia De GonveiaEsther Heralta EspinosaMariia Oleksandrivna Rykhlikova

◊ Computer Science: SwiftRafael Luis Garcia De Gonveia

◊ Digital Art & AnimationBahar F. CalterLea Danae Fisher

◊ Early Childhood Education/Child DevelopmentDanielle A. ArreolaCecilia Estela Astete ScavottoCarmen G. BengtssonGabriella L. BoscoloYanet Carrillo NapolesCorina Jean CarrollEufemia CastroMa.Teresa CervantesChloe Mays CragerMariela FloresSelena FloresMarleni Fuentes MolinaBlanca Estela Garcia CastanedaMadhura Gorkal AnjanayyaAndreana Marissa GrantSayra Y. GutierrezMargaret Kathryn HolmesDeepa Ramachandra KalalTereza KnappkovaYenifer Leon CelisMarta Lilian Marcos De SilvaYasmina I. MartinezCynthia MedinaNancy Lizbeth Mendoza NaranjoAlexandra Marie MirandaAdrienne Velarde NewlandsSerafina PapiJessica PerezLady Reyes MirandaIrene Rivera-Vega

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Iulia SamachisaAlanna Isabela SantiagoMckenna Elizabeth SheetzCynthia Paulino SilvaRaham Mohamed Gendy TahaAna Hermila TalaveraRebecca Leigh TaylorNicolaza ToribioJenny M. VasquezVincent VeneziaLiliana VillalobosJudith Zamora

◊ Early Childhood Education/TeacherShelby Anne McMillan

◊ EngineeringPedro PerezEduardo RamirezJulissa Rico RuizAnish ThapaPhilip Kent Aspiras Velbis

◊ Entrepreneurship & Small Business ManagementFatima Julisa LazaroMelissa Andrea Samayoa

◊ Entry Level BookkeeperMartha Angelica Mayorga GuglielmoneJoElla Marie OgilvieMichael OrozcoJean M. TarantinoZahra Bagum WolfgrammArely Ruby Zepeda

◊ Fashion Design: Custom Dressmaking/Small Business OrientedJose Rodriguez

Jocelyn D. Sanchez TemocheSharron E. Thompson

◊ Fashion Design: Technical (Apparel Industry Oriented)Linda C. ImlayRelyn Cortez KitsonKelly RiveraPrigita Wijaya

◊ Fashion MerchandisingEmily Kate AbramsJulie Anne AgsalogRiley Robert GibbonsReta Pearl KellerAmber R. PascualJose Rodriguez

◊ Graphic DesignBahar F. CalterLea Danae FisherJohn Andrew PetrickXiaoyan Xu

◊ Home StagingNancy Fu-Chen LanthierPatricia Aracely Peraza PerazaAthena Tam

◊ Human ServicesSarah Hatz CortezIsabela HarbStephanie A. Hernandez-MarquezBrinita JacksonJeannette Araceli Rodriguez

◊ Interior DesignHye Jung ChungMaria Dolores Corriea

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Vanessa Giraldo RuizAngelica Lorraine GonsalvesJennifer Louise GrayTammy Marie HarveyNancy Fu-Chen LanthierEffie R. LeeMichelle V. MarenbergJoan Mundell-SimonJanel R. PattersonLauren Sue PennisiPatricia Aracely Peraza PerazaBarbara Elaine Wingo

◊ Kitchen and Bath DesignChantal Annette Beckmann GarciaJennifer Louise GrayTammy Marie HarveyNancy Fu-Chen LanthierBeverly Lynn NeimanBarbara Elaine WingoKatharine Charlotte Yousefi

◊ Medical Administrative AssistantReina Patricia AvalosCourtney Leeann HanniStephanie A. MartinezMartha Reyes CruzSantos Selena RodriguezSofia Yessica Tucci

◊ Medical AssistingSandra E. BenitezStephanie A. MartinezLuisa Maziel MendozaWendy Marsiol MocksonChelsea Elizabeth MoyleZoey Alexandra PoulicakosSella RiosAngelica M. Sanchez Soria

Madisson L. TucciSofia Yessica TucciJudy Carol Young

◊ Medical Billing SpecialistNancy Jane OlssonMartha Reyes Cruz

◊ Medical Coding SpecialistJacqueline Aguirre DomingueRavy KhutNancy Jane OlssonMartha Reyes Cruz

◊ Multimedia Art and TechnologyMarisol E. Arroyo

◊ ParalegalBrenda J. Cabahug-GarciaMaha Dahbour

◊ Pathways to Student SuccessSyaire Devon Jones

◊ Payroll SpecialistMaria Guadalupe Barajas NapolesJoElla Marie OgilvieMichael Orozco

◊ Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS)Natalia AlfonsoElizabeth AraizaVedat BayalayAracelly Giovana BravoAdriana Cabrera LopezEufemia CastroRebeca Araceli CastroVicente CerdaAbraham Cortes

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Liliane Del CastilloLorena Guadalupe DerasYahaira Y. DiazDaravong ElMaria EsparzaRocio Soledad Espinoza HuallpaMarleni Fuentes MolinaAlma Rosa GarciaDennisse M. GilVictor GomezCecilia LemusIsabel MandujanoCamila Pires MendesMauricio Molina HernandezDanilo MoralesCarmen E. MorenoTeresa Negrete CoronaYeny RamosMartin ReyesAndrea Rincon RomeroColumba M. RodriguezLuis Pablo RomeroFabiola Romero RojasBrizeidy Isabel Ruelas BeltranCathiren Samy SanadSandra SanchezJuan VillanuevaLorenza Villanueva

◊ Promotor Education & Employment ProjectSarah Hatz CortezJeannette Araceli RodriguezJenny M. Vasquez

◊ University Transfer: CSU GEColleen Claire AbbeyMilo AbrilMegan N. Ackers-WilliamsNohemi Soraya Aguilar

Samantha AguilarClaudia Goncalves AkelRick Chilin AlvarezErik J. AmayaPedro AndradeSharon Dominique AnzoraEvelyn BarreraLorena Rodriguez BlancarteSharlice F. BonelloLuis F. Borbolla FierroThomas CallaghanBernardino CisnerosSamantha Contreras-RiveraNoemi Yudelkey CruzBrisa Yanel Escobar CuevasLina EskariyatLeslie Karina Felix BastidasAmanda Marie FerreiraErin FlemingNicole GallosaJamie Carolina GarciaPedro Cornelio GarciaAustreberta Garcia LopezJennifer Guerrero SandovalAdrian GuzmanAndrew A. HallJemima E. Hernandez AgudeloMargaret Kathryn HolmesElizabeth HuertaCarla Jazo VargasSyaire Devon JonesCharissa Antonia Kelly BakalovaDavid Nathaniel LockwoodMia Nadia LomasAlyssa M. LucchiniGriselda Valeria MadrigalVirginia Magana-FierroIvan MartinezBrenda Leticia Medina

Certificates (cont.)

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Jesus H. MedinaMarlene Melissa MedinaSaira Michelle MedinaRichard MolinaMartin Peter Mylod YeeJacqueline Lee NevinSteven Arthur OrozcoGabriela A. RamirezDiana Maria ReyesAlfonso RicoDeanna Elizabeth RojasBlanca Estephany RuizLuz E. RuizAlanna Isabela SantiagoAngelei Ashwanee SinghChristie Lynn SlightamJacob Michael SugarAngelica TapiaAdrian Alfonso TorresAlexander Nelson Tucker BoydYessenia Mary VargasJaime Vargas SalcedaNoelany Cassandra VidesJeannette VillalobosArely Ruby Zepeda

◊ University Transfer: IGETC CSU GEClaudia Goncalves AkelRoberto Esau AlvarezJustus S. ChanBernardino CisnerosNicholas Dimitri CrettolScott Kevin CuellarDaniel D’JesusTyler J. GilbertAdrian GuzmanJoel Bidum KakamaAdrienne Velarde NewlandsAngelica Tapia

◊ University Transfer: IGETC UC GEDavid Owen Allen RangelAlyn Gregory AmesSharlice F. BonelloLuis F. Borbolla FierroChelsea BrownNatalie L. CambronAlexander David CurryChen DingCarlos Alberto EspanaShaania FarooquiJamie Carolina GarciaSandra GodoyJessica GonzalezAdrian GuzmanKaitlin Marissa HalloranMauricio Hernandez LopezZitlali HuertaCharissa Antonia Kelly BakalovaBing LinTing LiuVirginia Magana-FierroWilliam Alexander MahoneyLeanna MorenoMartin Peter Mylod YeeEmmanuel Jesus NevarezMichelle Yamileth PinedaTamarik Ondre RabbBlanca Estephany RuizTsoi Ying WongJuyi Yang

◊ Web DesignConstance Marie CarrascoXiaoyan Xu

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Scholarship & Award Recipients

◊ American Association of University Women Ethel Gayman Endowment ScholarshipJenna Arlie

Dalila Gonzalez Mejia

◊ Anne Marquart ScholarshipAlexander Curry

◊ Assistance League of San Mateo CountyDarlina BanksIsabel Mandujano

◊ Associated Students of Cañada College Senate Leadership Award

Student Senate Executive Board Leadership Awards:Rebidan AbudouwailiSherilyn KuoMatthew NuezTamarik RabbGabriela RamirezJuyi Yang

Inter-Club Council Awards:Dalila Gonzalez MejiaJay Magaña-Fierro

◊ Associated Students of Cañada College Jose Felix Mayen Transfer Leadership AwardJasmin Padilla Valencia

◊ Atkinson Foundation ScholarshipTalia DorianMargarita MoraMatthew NuezMyah PitterCristian Vasquez

◊ Barbara McCarthy ScholarshipChristine Anne BridgerBrandon Reyes

◊ Big Smile ScholarshipJay Magaña-Fierro

◊ Cañada Accounting ScholarshipIngrid Martinez GuerraTania Ventura Perez

◊ Cañada Book ScholarshipEarl Thompson

◊ Cañada College Honors Transfer ScholarshipChelsea Brown

◊ Cañada College Learning Center AwardsAlex Carlson - Tutor Recognition AwardWimeshi Delay – Outstanding Bridge to Opportunities Mentor AwardRebidan Abudouwaili - Outstanding Learning Center Support AwardToiny Ha - Outstanding Tutor Award

◊ Cañada Fashion Department ScholarshipMiguel DuranIlanit EliazLaura “Jaya” GriscomJohanna JayHeather JohnsonMehnaz KhanWilliam LashMeghana ManjunathJeanne Michelle Suzy Mathio DjackFaamanu NoaKelly RiveraGennevieve SpringerAlexandra Thomas

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◊ Cañada Learning Center ScholarshipMarianne Angelucci Israa DahbourEdgar Sanchez

◊ Cañada Learning Center BTO Outstanding Mentee ScholarshipKelly RiveraNatalia Younan

◊ Cañada STEM ScholarshipAlyson DaviesJia PelpaJose Quinteros LopezVesal Sedigh NezhadSamuel Trujillo

◊ Carl E. Ward ScholarshipRaghad Abd-aljawad

◊ Castillo ScholarshipChelsea BrownDalila Gonzalez-MejiaJemima Hernandez-AgudeloChristopher JimenezKathy Ruiz Alarcon

◊ Christine Ryland ScholarshipClaudia Akel

◊ Classified Senate of Cañada ScholarshipDesiree Mora MongrutNancy Sarabia

◊ Connie Barthold ScholarshipLina Eskariyat

◊ CSEA Chapter 33 ScholarshipAshley Huerta

◊ Dale & Helen Mersereau ScholarshipSachi AbeSimin Amiri MoghadamRobert BaiataIsela CedenoJadesha CulmerDaniel DiazMichael DoddRocio Espinoza HuallpaOluwafemi FanikuPaloma Felix-EsparzaMichael GeeGilmar GeistErika JonesRebecka JoshuaCristina MozoWuendi Ochoa MendozaKlaressa OrtizShaunice PrinceGloria QuezadaMonica Ruiz LeonCarlos SantanaMarcia SotilDiego ZevallosNan Zhang

◊ Danny Carlos Memorial ScholarshipRicardo Cam del SolarAshley Huerta

◊ Darryl Usher Memorial ScholarshipClaire Zeltmann

◊ Dr. Genevieve H. Cory Interior Design ScholarshipChaoying Huo

◊ Dr. Steven Shire Memorial ScholarshipRebidan Abudouwaili

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◊ ECE Student ScholarshipMarta Lilian Marcos De Silva

◊ Edward Barthold ScholarshipNatalia Younan

◊ Elizabeth Egan Scholarship in ArtLea Fisher

◊ EOPS Student Club ScholarshipJemima Hernandez Agudelo

◊ F.L. Griffin ScholarshipChristianRussel Marpuri

◊ Gail Kamei ScholarshipAdriana Lopez Contreras

◊ Gus Pagels ScholarshipYadira Naranjo

◊ Hamilton Family Award for Excellence in STEM ScholarshipChristopher JimenezYasmin Ochoa

◊ Hamilton Family Chancellor’s ScholarshipLaura Hincapie VanegasTamarik Rabb

◊ Hennessy Family ScholarshipKimberly Ortega-RamirezMichelle PinedaJhosse Prado GuerreroDanielle Van DykeSadie Washington

◊ Hewett-Berdon Memorial ScholarshipZhen Yu

◊ Humanities & Social Sciences ScholarshipChelsea Brown

◊ I Can Do It! ScholarshipAlyson Davies

◊ Iliff ScholarshipBernardo Fichman Lacerda

◊ James R. and Hope Tormey Memorial ScholarshipKristin Chen

◊ Jean Evelyn Letsinger ScholarshipYanet Carrillo Napoles

◊ Karl S. Pister Leadership Scholarship, UCSCSadie Washington

◊ Kitchen & Bath Design Student ScholarshipVanessa Giraldo Ruiz

◊ Laura Hill Griffin ScholarshipLorenza Villanueva

◊ Lewis Family STEM ScholarshipAdrian Posadas

◊ Mary Topalis Trust for CSM and Cañada Nursing ScholarshipSharon AnzoraWimeshi DelaySerene FallahaAna Nolasco Rojas

◊ Nature-Ecology Preservation ScholarshipStephen Coleman

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◊ Nellie Leong ScholarshipJake BondarRodolfo BravoJennifer Guerrero SandovalBlanca Ruiz

◊ Oscar Siguenza Memorial ScholarshipWina Montian

◊ Osher Scholars Endowment ScholarshipLilia Baez MendozaDontario BeverlyCarlos Boch CotzojayAdriana CastanedaMelissa GodoyGage JoinerMonica OrellanaJanette RayoStephanie Vazquez

◊ Pacific Dining Student ScholarshipMaria AguilarYuanchun GuoRory KinsolvingAdriana Ortiz

◊ Pamela Ward-Smith Memorial ScholarshipLina Eskariyat

◊ Pat Hanada Classified Service ScholarshipMegan Ackers-Williams

◊ President Moore ScholarshipIngrid Martinez GuerraLeanna Moreno

◊ Private Client Reserve ScholarshipRaouf EskandarPhilip Kent Velbis

◊ Redwood City Citizens Against Racism ScholarshipLuis Romero

◊ Reveille ScholarshipMelanie Vejmola

◊ Robert & Toni Oyster Endowed ScholarshipOlivia JantunenEdgar Sanchez

◊ Robert Stiff ScholarshipYasmin Ochoa

◊ Ronald F. Weidman Theatre Arts ScholarshipDanielle Van Dyke

◊ San Francisco Benefactor Nursing ScholarshipIsraa Dahbour

◊ San Mateo AEYC-ECE ScholarshipRebecka Joshua

◊ San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation ScholarshipRaghad Abd-aljawadManoel Aguirre LaraDulce AlvaradoMarianne AngelucciNancy BaezUrszula BojnowskaKailani BowersSarah Brandt

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Yin Ue ChanWonsik ChungGeorgina CorralMary FosterGuyen GalindevJamie GarciaLaura Bibian Garduno GonzalezMaria Garduno GonzalezLaurina GirgisRocio GuardadoToiny HaAnahi HernandezNathaly HernandezSydney HouUyen HuynhHannah JonesSyaire JonesPisith KeoLengkhim KormSherilyn KuoEtivise LatuAnna LeCuyerSzu-Jung LeeBing LinTiancheng LiuDiana Lopez BartoloIrania Maciel AyalaJorge Madero BeltranMonica Madriz CoronaWilliam MahoneyNoluthando MbanjwaBlanca MedinaSaira MedinaNatalie MendozaZia MooreEfrain MorfinOlivia MurphyKatty NoyfriosBeatriz Palma

Skone PanyatriratnKalea PasionKarolyn Paz-RubioLiza PhillipsLilliana ProcopioWilliam RamirezRachel ReeseOriana Rico RuizJamon RobertsJay RojasLuis RomeroMayra SalazarGuadalupe SanchezKecheng ShangRatish SharmaSammar ShehadehBinghao TianJaime Vargas SalcedaJeison VelasquezDiana ViscarraBo YangZhen YuLiuyi Zhang

◊ San Mateo Credit Union ScholarshipJuyi Yang

◊ Sara Boddinghouse Coastside ScholarshipNancy Sarabia

◊ San Mateo Chapter Cal RTA Division 22 ScholarshipJennifer Guerrero SandovalAnne LeCuyer

◊ SMCCCD Bookstores Textbook ScholarshipHtet Htet Win Pyone EiChaoying Huo

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◊ University Pathway ScholarshipRodolfo Bravo – Continuing ScholarCorinna Martinez Luna – First Year ScholarTimmy Rachman – Continuing ScholarKathy Ruiz Alarcon – First Year Scholar

◊ Vera Quijano Visual and Performing Arts ScholarshipRebidan Abudouwaili

◊ Virginia Hudson Memorial ScholarshipMauricio Hernandez Lopez

◊ Women in Gaming/3-D Animation/ Multimedia ScholarshipLea Fisher

◊ SMCCCD Retirees’ ScholarshipHtet Htet Win Pyone EiGuidance GununduLuka RadosavljevicErika Servin

◊ Social Sciences of Cañada College ScholarshipChelsea Brown

◊ Susan Yoshimura ScholarshipEarl Thompson

◊ Toby Merman Memorial Scholarship in Interior DesignVanessa Giraldo Ruiz

◊ Tom Mohr Presidential Scholarship at Cañada CollegeChristopher JimenezGabriela Ramirez

◊ Turner Construction, Sonhetta and DLR SMCCC Foundation ScholarshipTravis Welch

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Tiffany HankeSumma Cum LaudeAssociates of Science in Early Childhood Education: Child DevelopmentCertificate in Early Childhood Education

When asked about her favorite campus memories, Tiffany responded:

I began my Cañada endeavors majoring in Early Childhood Education (ECE). My first ECE Professor was always so supportive, answered my millions of questions and guided me without hesitation. For that, I will never forget and will always appreciate Val Goines, may she forever rest in eternal peace.

One of the many turning points in my life was when I made an appointment with Counselor Karen Olesen. During the meeting, I

mentioned my anxiety in classes and my lifetime of feeling like I was struggling through school. She was the first person to acknowledge my complaints and offer me assistance. She referred me to the Disability Resource Center (DRC) where I was tested and finally got the proof that I have a learning disability. I’d never known how to accomplish straight A’s prior to having access to accommodations, but I was so relieved to have answers. Max, Krystal, To Nhu, Celeste, Jenna and Don from the Cañada DRC gave me the pep talks and encouraging pushes that I needed. Without all of the DRC staff that I have worked with, I don’t know how I ever could have accomplished being the first in my immediate family to graduate college, let alone be graduating as a student with a learning disability having a 4.0 GPA with Summa Cum Laude status and being the solo Valedictorian of my class. Thank you!

Shout out to Ché Meneses’ Spring 2019 Communications 130 class. The students in this class helped me so much with personal growth in my final semester at Cañada. Creating an environment of acceptance and support to everyone in the class was an experience I needed and truly appreciate.

Last, a huge thank you to Jai, Brian and Bo from the Campus Bookstore! The immediate celebration that they surprised me with when we realized I made Summa Cum Laude while purchasing my regalia created so much joy in me. I drove home that day with happy tears in my eyes. Thank you for pumping me up and showering me with all the excitement that you did! It is one of my favorite campus memories.

Class of 2019 Valedictorian

At the Spring Student Reception held on May 10, Tiffany Hanke was acknowledged as Cañada’s top student for the 2018-2019 Academic Year. We are proud to recognize Tiffany as the Class of 2019 Valedictorian.

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Christopher Jimenez

At one-year-old, Christopher Jimenez emigrated with his mother from Mexico to California so that he could live a healthy and prosperous life. At the age two-years-old, he was diagnosed with a heart defect known as a Double Inlet Left Ventricle and had two major heart surgeries before the age of three-years-old. During his Freshman year of high school, his doctor noticed that he had a heart arrhythmia and advised that Christopher would need a pacemaker for the rest of his life.

At the age of 15, Christopher had what would be the first of many pacemaker surgeries and his life after surgery was anything but normal. He missed an entire semester of school, and when he returned, the stress of catching up, paired with the agonizing

pain, sent him into a deep depression. After the years went by the pain went away, but the anxiety and depression remained. He did poorly in high school and, due to his health, almost did not graduate from high school. After high school, Christopher went straight to Cañada College and depended on his mom in his first years of college due to being undocumented and not being able to find a job. It wasn’t until 2015 when he was accepted into the DACA program and was able to serve as Retention Specialist, and more, here at Cañada. For the first time in his life, he found purpose and became hopeful.

While at Cañada College, Christopher earned a spot on the Dean’s list for five straight semesters and counting. He has also served as a Retention Specialist, Supplemental Instructor with the Embedded Peer Instruction Cohort (EPIC) program and Peer Tutor in the STEM Center. As a Peer Tutor, he realized the joys of helping others in Math and became known by students as selfless and persistent; students knew they could count on him to help them no matter what. He has been able to overcome obstacles such as suffering from heart problems, being an undocumented immigrant from Mexico and experiencing anxiety and depression, by simply doing what he loves, which is helping others find their potential in Math. This has led him to continue working towards a degree in Mathematics.

This Fall, Christopher plans to transfer to either UC Santa Cruz or San Francisco State University to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. In the long run, he sees himself receiving a Master’s degree in Mathematics and returning to Cañada College to teach Math. His inspiration for teaching comes from his professors at Cañada College, because they are passionate about what they do and he feels the same passion when he tutor students in Math.

President’s Student Leadership Award

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Jay Magaña-Fierro

Jay Magaña-Fierro enrolled at Cañada College in Fall 2014. He is a first generation student who had to figure out the college system all by himself. He became a part of Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which helped him with his college journey. Jay quickly became involved in various extracurricular organizations, including: Student Senate, Tutoring, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club and the Drama Department. While tutoring, Jay found that he had a skill for describing challenging mathematical concepts to his classmates, leading him to consider a career in education. He also found that he enjoys helping other students, which led him to become a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Peer Mentor and helping other historically underrepresented minorities, like himself, pursue a career in STEM.

Jay was very shy when first starting at Cañada, but once becoming more involved on campus, Cañada soon became a second home to him. Jay practically lived at Cañada; he could always be found at the Learning Center, STEM Center or at the Clubhouse for GSA meetings. This year he will pass on the role of President and the responsibility of Alliance Day, an event created by him meant to bring together the Cañada community.

This fall, Jay will be graduating with an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) Degree in Mathematics and an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in Communication Studies and transferring to Sonoma State University to obtain his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Mathematics.

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Class of 2019 Student Speaker

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Academic Regalia

Agriculture – MaizeArts, Letters & Humanities – WhiteCommerce, Accountancy & Business – DrabDentistry – LilacEconomics – CopperEducation – Light BlueEngineering – OrangeFine Arts, including Architecture – BrownForestry – RussetJournalism – CrimsonLaw – PurpleLibrary Science – LemonMedicine – Green

Music – PinkNursing – ApricotOratory/Speech – Silver GrayPharmacy – Olive GreenPhilosophy – Dark BluePhysical Education – Sage GreenPublic Administration – Peacock BluePublic Health – Salmon PinkScience – Golden YellowSocial Work – CitronTheology – ScarletVeterinary Science – Gray

The colorful attire worn by the graduates, the faculty and officers of the College on the occasion of Commencement has historic roots in medieval times. A statute in 1321 required that all “Doctors, Licentiates and Bachelors” of the University of Coimbra wear gowns. Academic attire began to appear on United States campuses in the late 1890’s. A conference was held in May of 1895 at Columbia University with college representatives to establish a code of regalia for American colleges and universities. Since then there have been a few revisions, but what remains in a tradition of colors found in gowns, hoods and caps.

The faculty Grand Marshal will carry an academic mace at today’s ceremony. The academic mace, first used in the 14th century, is descended from the club of Hercules. The scepter on the mace stands for lawful power and regal authority, and was carried by Zeus, the Greek God of moral law and order. Cañada’s mace is made primarily of Red Oak with Olivewood embellishments. These are two trees which are abundant on the Cañada College campus.

Bachelor’s and Master’s gowns show pointed sleeves, open yokes and no trimmings. Doctoral gowns have bell shaped sleeves and velvet trimming. Hoods are worn over the gown to designate bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees. Hoods are not worn for associate degrees. Inside all hoods are the colors of the college or university granting the degree. The colored velvet binding or edging of the hood is determined by the degree subject awarded.

Cañada Honor Sashes

Students graduating with Honors designations are awarded sashes which signify their level of academic achievement. Students who are graduating with Summa Cum Laude designation (4.0 cumulative GPA) receive a gold sash; students graduating with Magna Cum Laude designation (3.5 and above cumulative GPA) receive a silver sash, students graduating with Cum Laude designation (3.3 and above cumulative GPA) receive a bronze sash. Students who are eligible for Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society receive a gold PTK sash.

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History of Cañada College

Cañada College opened in 1968 as part of the three-school San Mateo County Community College District. Cañada offers hundreds of academic, transfer and career classes during the day, in the evening and on weekends. With more than 6,000 students, Cañada is recognized as one of the top community colleges in northern California for successful transfer rates and degree completion. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, Cañada provides a rich and diverse environment for students of all ages and backgrounds. The primary service area for the college is the southern portion of San Mateo County, Redwood City, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Carlos, Atherton, Portola Valley, La Honda, Woodside, Half Moon Bay, and Pescadero.

Cañada College is one of the smallest community colleges in the Bay Area enabling it to meet its mission of ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds achieve their educational goals by providing quality instruction in transfer and general education classes, workforce programs, and basic skills. The college has historically been rated as one of the best community colleges in Northern California in transferring student to four-year colleges and universities. Student find excellent educational programs and a highly respected two-year general education program as well as workforce training in an array of fields including, Computer Information Systems, Radiologic Technology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Business, Engineering, Multimedia, Technology, Paralegal, Human Services, Medical Assisting and Business/Office Technology.

In 2001, Cañada College opened its University Center where students can earn bachelor’s degrees in nursing, early childhood development, business administration, and liberal studies, and an executive master’s degree in business administration. Cañada College was the first California community college to develop a University Center.

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Melva JohnsonMelva began as a student at Cañada College in Spring 2008 and majored in Human Services. She was an inspiration to her two older daughters, Krystal and Candice, who followed in her footsteps. While pursuing her education, she also worked as a Student Assistant in both the Learning Center and the Disability Resource Center. Melva graduated with Honors from Cañada College in Spring 2010. She began her path to transfer to Notre Dame de Namur University that Fall, but the path was cut short, due to Cancer, in Spring 2011. Melva fought and beat Cancer to attend all three of her daughters’ graduations in May of that year and

watched proudly as her daughters became full-time employees at Cañada College. She focused on her health and her family for the rest of her life. Melva is survived by her three daughters, son-in-law, and two grandchildren (the second due to arrive this summer).

Alan MillerAlan began his career in the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) family in the mid-2000’s where he began as a Swinerton employee, assisting with the bond projects, then moved to the Construction Planning Department and, for the past six years, worked in the Information Technology Services Department. Many employees interacted with Alan on a variety of projects or he was behind-the-scenes, ensuring everything was running smoothly. In his life away from SMCCCD, he loved history, museums, Disneyland, cooking, Godfather movies and reading (his favorite author was Isaac Asimov). Alan passed

away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep, on April 20. He is survived by two brothers and his SMCCCD family.

Dawn MurakamiDawn began as a student in the Cañada Fashion Program and was subsequently hired as a Lab Assistant by the department in 2006. She assisted in the classroom and played an important role in marketing the program through her design skills. Dawn helped build the success of some of the Cañada Fashion events, especially the Designer Sale and Artistry in Fashion. In her life away from Cañada, she was a regular member of a local orchestra and a youth group leader in computer coding and robotics. Dawn is survived by her husband and son.

In Memoriam

The Class of 2019 honors the memory of three members of our Cañada family. They are in our hearts today.

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Thank you to these individuals and groups for their planning and efforts to make today’s Commencement Ceremony memorable and meaningful for our graduates, their families and guests.

Associated Students of Cañada CollegeBay Area Online Sports Network (BAOSN)Cañada Admissions and RecordsCañada BookstoreCañada Facilities Planning and OperationsCañada Visual Communications Cañada Information Technology ServicesCañada Marketing and Community RelationsCentral Duplicating ServicesCollege of San MateoGino De Grandis PhotographyPacific DiningSMCCCD Public Safety

Commencement Committee:Megan Rodriguez AntoneBarbara BuctonDebbie JoyMichiko “Misha” KealohaJai KumarMaria LaraAnthony LimGraciano MendozaJamillah MooreKaren PinkhamBrian TupperJohn Winchester

“Thank You” to College of San Mateo Facilities, Custodial and Maintenance Teams for their support, experience, and hard work for this event.

Special recognition and appreciation to CSM President Mike Claire, Executive Assistant and Commencement Coordinator Dennis Tordesillas, Custodial Operations Supervisor Luis Carranza, Public Safety Captain Rob Dean and Sgt. Owen Yoch for their expert guidance and hospitality.

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