Congratulations College of the Desert Class of 2020

The drive and determination that brought you to this point will serve you well as you continue your education or join the workforce.

We are proud of all that you have achieved.

Defining Tomorrow Creating Tomorrow

You have overcome many obstacles to get where you are today, and we are honored to have helped you create your tomorrow. We know you will use the knowledge you have gained at College of the Desert to make the world a better place.

We invite you to view College of the Desert’s virtual commencement, available starting August 19 at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/2020commencement collegeofthedesert.edu

CLASS OF 2020 Exemplifies resilience and determination College of the Desert graduates embark on a new future When the Class of 2020 started their journey at College of the Desert, none of us could have predicted how a pandemic would change the world and their academic journey. Despite all of this, our graduates have proven themselves time and time again as they showed just how resilient they are.

Thanks to the willingness of our students and the innovative thinking of our faculty, staff and leadership, the College was able to carry on with its mission to close equity gaps and keep students on track for completion of their degrees and certificates. And, even with these historic challenges, the Class of 2020 is the largest graduating class in the history of College of the Desert – for the sixth year in a row. The more than 1,700 students joining our alumni this year will also make history as participants in the College’s first-ever virtual commencement.

Student Leadership: In keeping with the philosophy of the College, the responsibility for student government is placed with the students. One student from campus is elected each year to serve as the Student Trustee on the Board of Trustees. Other students are elected to the Associated Students of the College of the Desert (ASCOD) Student Senate, and still others are appointed as Club Representatives to the ASCOD Inter-Club Council or to the President’s Student Ambassadors.

“College of the Desert has given me immense opportunity from the time I was born until I graduated and received my associate degree in political science 19 years later. My mom became an employee at College of the Desert with Human Resources when I was 3 months old. Since then, the College has supported me and my family through all of our hardships. It was an easy decision for me to commit to College of the Desert and it will stand as one of the smartest choices I have ever made.

During my freshman year, I joined Associated Students of College of the Desert, which shaped me into the person, leader, and advocate I am today. I have had the privilege to serve as the Communications Officer my freshman year and Student Trustee my sophomore year.

Student government served as a welcoming place for all of my passions and dreams of creating a connected community. I wanted to be a part of something greater than myself because the importance of student government is to represent the voice of the student body. These positions gave me the opportunity to improve my writing and communication skills, travel, and network with people that share the same devotion as me to improve the lives of students. Due to my experience with ASCOD at College of the Desert, I plan to join the Associated Students at the university I transfer to. I will be continuing my education at the University of California, Santa Barbara studying political science and I hope to return to College of the Desert to give back what it gave me.”

Keanna Garcia, 2019-2020 Student Trustee, College of the Desert Board of Trustees

CLASS OF 2020 ASCOD OFFICERS Yazzmine De Leon Anika Acosta Dominguez Aaron Willms Olivia Hall Keanna Garcia

CLASS OF 2020 AMBASSADORS David Dominguez Keanna Garcia Aaron Willms Exequiel Nuno Ruth Navarro Briah Castillo Eduardo Gil

CLASS OF 2020 Academic Honors are awarded as follows: Honor Symbol Honor Earned GPA Range *** Highest Honors 3.90 - 4.00 HST ** High Honors 3.75 - 3.89 HH * Academic Distinction 3.50 - 3.74 AD

Degrees Helmy Abdelhalim Psychology Shreen Abdelhalim Kinesiology Izaac Oscar Aceves Business Administration Juan Jose Aceves Ortega* English Anika Raelyn Acosta* History Cesar Lara Acosta Business Administration Christopher Acosta Business Administration Sandra N. Acosta** Early Childhood Education Divina Acree* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Adrian Adame Culinary Management Anthony Donnell -Butler Business Administration Ruby Adolfo Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Enelyn Agtang** Health Science Nadine Aguayo Administration of Justice Alexis N. Aguilar Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jannihe Aguilar Administration of Justice Xavier Aguilar Business Administration Socorro Aguilar Early Childhood Education Ilse Ivonne Aguilar Alverdin*** Political Science Brenda Marisol Aguilar Gutierrez*** Computer Information Systems Narcedalia Aguilar Ramirez Psychology Marco Aguilar Velasquez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Iana Angel Aguilera Psychology Jessica Mariah Aguilera Film, TV and Electronic Media Christina Miranda Aguirre General Business Christina Miranda Aguirre Accounting Claudia Aguirre Elementary Teacher Jacqueline Aguirre* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communication Tiana Aguirre Administration of Justice Karina Aguirre-Arizmendi* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Gabriella Aispuro* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Omar Alatorre Psychology Julieta Alba* Registered Nursing Leticia Alba Huizar Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Karina Alcantar Film, TV and Electronic Media Mayra Alcaraz-Lopez Biology Mayra Alcaraz-Lopez Chemistry Jodeci Hugo Ortega Alcocer Business Administration Donald J. Alder-LaRue Business Administration Layne Allred Health Science Blanca Alomar Early Childhood Education Krysta Leah Alonso Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Yusra Naser Alsaleh* Registered Nursing Denisse Alvarez Sociology Fabian Xavier Alvarez* Administration of Justice Izayah Joshua Alvarez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Juancarlos Alvarez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Melissa J. Alvarez Sociology Michelle Anne Alvarez* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Steven T. Alvarez Administration of Justice Mauricio Alvarez Leon Liberal Arts: Math and Science Genaro Amezquita Flores Mathematics Hannah Elizabeth Amidei Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Noelle Randolph Amin Registered Nursing Christopher Daniel Andrade Administration of Justice Christopher Daniel Andrade Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Christopher Eduardo Andrade Administration of Justice Erik Enrique Arana Administration of Justice Daniela Araujo Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Archuleta History Eric Arechiga Business Administration Angelina Arellano Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Beatriz Celeste Arias Psychology Flor Arias Early Childhood Education Richard Michael Armada Sports Medicine Amy Armendariz* Administration of Justice Cynthia J. Arredondo-Torres Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Audreyana Arrieta Health Science

This insert is not an official graduation list: While every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this insert, printing deadlines may result in the omission of some names and use of names of persons not completing graduation requirements as intended. This printed insert, therefore, should not be used to determine a student’s academic or degree status. The College’s official registry for conferral of degrees is the student’s permanent academic record, maintained by the Office of Admissions and Records.

Allison Ascani Alcohol and Drug Studies Genesis Sarai Asencio Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Genesis Sarai Asencio Administration of Justice Malik Alexander Ashford Health Science Zachary Asmussen* Chemistry Jonathan Atallah Communication Studies Brian J. Atkinson Political Science Sthefany Avellaneda Ramirez Psychology Madison Kay Avery** Sociology Alexus Avila Administration of Justice Zaida L. Avila Early Childhood Education Omar Avila-Ayon Psychology Jose David Avila, Jr. Administration of Justice Abigail Ayala Sociology Clarissa Isabel Ayala* Film, TV and Electronic Media Nancy Vega Badena Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Adrian Baksh Art History Shalom Balderas Administration of Justice Sophia Ballinas Psychology Sarah Abigail Baltazar* Early Childhood Education Kimberly Ban Liberal Arts: Math and Science Maria Barahona Early Childhood Education Lindsey Ann Barden Health Science Erika Bardere Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Amber Barranco-Ramirez Psychology Jesus B. Barrera Administration of Justice Jose L. Barrientos Digital Design and Production Thomas Michael James Baur* Mathematics Alecci H. Bautista Kinesiology Anessa Bautista* Psychology Axel E. Bautista Liberal Arts: Math and Science Emanuel Bautista Digital Design and Production Jose Ignacio Bautista Administration of Justice Laura Reyes Bautista Health Science Alisa Faith Baylor Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Mariarlene Guadalupe Becerra* Health Science Matthew Bechstein Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Todd Becker* Business Administration Denise R. Bellamy** Psychology Jenna R. Belt* Anthropology Antonio Beltran Film, TV and Electronic Media Diana J. Beltran* History Rafael Beltran Zazueta* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jocelyn Benavides* Sociology Marisabel Benavidez*** Culinary Management Kimberly Jasmine Benitez Lopez* Health Science Aaron Elliot Berger English Armando Berlanga Garcia Psychology Eric M. Bernal Political Science Jason Betsargon Computer Science Emily Angelina Anna Bibeault Communication Studies Jennifer Lynn Blake Sociology Pharoan Blakley Communication Studies Gladys Lorena Blanco Psychology Gladys Lorena Blanco Sociology Jorge Luis Blanco English Skylani Blue Communication Studies Matteo Bogarin Administration of Justice Rosa Angelica Bojorquez Computer Information Systems Paola M. BojorquezPerez* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Apryl Boone*** Sociology Nicolas Bouligny English Sierra Nicole Dale Boyle* Communication Studies Jazmine Bracamontes Psychology Krystal Bradley Business Administration Arlyn M. Bravo Sociology Brenda Bravo Early Childhood Education Claudio Bravo Erazo General Business Steven Robert Breaux Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Steven Robert Breaux Sociology Rigoberto Brenes Razo** Kinesiology Christian Briceno Kinesiology Angelina Elaine Bridgeford*** Political Science Haley Lyric Brink** Communication Studies Michael G. Brito Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Carmeshia C. Brown Health Science Kevin G. Brown, Jr.* Computer Information Systems Sarah Annetta Browne Psychology Sarah Annetta Browne Anthropology Shannon Noelle Browne Art History Brianna Broyles- Business Administration Harmony Keilani Buckton Culinary Management Harmony Keilani Buckton Hospitality Management Charles David Bull Administration of Justice Drew Bullard Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Courtney Burns Art History Joseph Bernard Burrell Administration of Justice Lisa D. Bustamante Business Administration Heidi Buterbaugh Administration of Justice Heidi Buterbaugh Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Brett Tyler Butte Business Administration Ling-Ting Chen Bycott* Early Childhood Education Michael Anthony Caballero, Jr.* Automotive Technology Maricela Vanessa Cabral Business Administration Gabriel J. Calvera* Administration of Justice Diego Camacho Physics Marcos C. Camacho, Jr. Digital Design and Production Jose Camargo Business Administration Olivia Camba Accounting Olivia Camba Business Administration Yazmin Cambron Administration of Justice Keosha A. Campbell Registered Nursing Andrew Guillermo Cancino Business Administration Georgina Vianey Cañedo Zevada Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jorge Luis Canedo, Jr. Kinesiology Alejandra Cano Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Sergio Israel Cano Automotive Technology Vanessa Marie Cano Psychology Alexis Syria Cantu Early Childhood Education Amylia Elis Alondra Cantu Business Administration Alberto Carballido* Business Administration Karla Cardenas Communication Studies Christian Martinez Cardoza Psychology Sabino Olvera Cardoza, IV* Kinesiology Sabino Olvera Cardoza, IV* Health Science Brenda Lizeth Carlos Sanchez Communication Studies Alexis Daniel Carranza* Journalism Blanca Soledad Carrasco Early Childhood Education Patricia Nicole Carrasco Culinary Management Joshua Carrasquillo Business Administration Ana Carric-Gonzales** Liberal Arts: Math and Science Angelica Carrillo* Fire Technology Antonio Andre Carrillo Administration of Justice Monique Marie Carrillo Health Science Christian Carteño Rodriguez Computer Science Haley Jo Carver* Communication Studies Maya Natalie Casas Journalism Vina Marie Taguinod Casibang Registered Nursing Jaylin Itzel Cassian Administration of Justice Carla A. Castaneda Kinesiology Kelly Jazmin Castaneda Culinary Management Paige Castaneda Registered Nursing Veronica Castaneda Arellano* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Danny Boy Castaneda, Jr.** Liberal Arts: Math and Science Angel Fabian Castellanos Liberal Arts: Math and Science Arturo Castellanos, Jr. Liberal Arts: Math and Science Joseph Castelli Computer Science Bobby Castillo Administration of Justice Briah Ivanna Castillo Administration of Justice Korina Castillo-Mancilla Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Amanda Jacqueline Castro** Architectural Technology Amanda Jacqueline Castro** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Valerie Danielle Castro Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Yolanda Castro Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Yolanda Castro Early Childhood Education Paola Castro-Jimenez Psychology Jose Manuel Caudillo Business Administration Brandy Cazares Sociology Jaquelyn Alyssa Cazares Psychology Leysly Nataly Cazares Torres Sociology Paulo Sergio Cea-Barron, Jr. Psychology Mia Cecena Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Adolfo Cedeno Business Administration Nadia Ceja Ceballos Psychology Ceja-Lua Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Noemi Celedon Early Childhood Education Emily Cervantes* Psychology Erick Cervantes* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Yessenia Cervantes Elementary Teacher Education Yessenia Cervantes Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jose L. Chacon Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Jeremy David Chaloux Mathematics Diane Chan Huan* Psychology Britney Chapa Psychology I. Simon Chavero Business Administration Araceli Chavez English Carlos Antonio Chavez Business Administration Elizabeth Chavez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Karina Chavez Registered Nursing Oscar L. Chavez Anthropology Lesley Caroliina Chavez Cisneros Business Administration Eduardo Chavez-Paniagua Kinesiology Francesca Chio English Nicky Ciampoli*** History Ismael Cisneros Administration of Justice Brandon M. Claiborne Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Brandon M. Claiborne Liberal Arts: Math and Science Nigel Clarke* Computer Information Systems Debra Blaine Cohen Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Anita Michelle Cole*** Business Administration April Contreras Communication Studies Cuauhtemoc O. Contreras*** Business Administration Johaira Contreras* Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Luis Antonio Contreras Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Benjamin Contreras, Jr. Kinesiology Javier Trujillo Contreras, Jr. Music Vanessa Cooley Anthropology Benjamin W. Cordova Business Administration Emily Cordova Sociology Laura A. Cordova* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Iliana Maria Corona* Communication Studies Iliana Maria Corona* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Maria Lorena Corona Cazares Administration of Justice Joe Albert Corral* Culinary Management Rahab Sinay Corral Psychology Jennifer Corrales Early Childhood Education Ahtziry Cortes Psychology Cortez Osuna Physics Joel Cortez Osuna Mathematics Ernesto Cortez-Alvarez* Health Science Vincenzo Costagliola Kinesiology Robert W. Covert, III** Health Science Kyle Cowan Kinesiology Molly Jean Cox Registered Nursing Myles Edward Cox Theatre Arts Joceline Coyt Salcedo** Health Science Veronica Cretsinger** Health Science Whaltdemar Ulises Cruiz Automotive Technology Adriana Cruz Administration of Justice Anthony Cruz Business Administration Belen Cruz Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Christian Cruz Business Administration Jessenia Marie Cruz Turfgrass Management Jonathan Cruz Early Childhood Education Ann Margareth Nunez Cube Health Science Joshua Andrew Cuevas* Business Administration Kassandra Sarai Cuevas Administration of Justice Anely Curiel* Health Science Ardeshir R. Dabir Babakan* Architectural Technology Trisha Daves Business Administration Glenn Davis Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Audrea Villar Dayapera Liberal Arts: Math and Science Oscar De Anda Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Marcela Hernandez De Dios* Sociology Claudia De La Cruz Liberal Arts: Math and Science Claudia De La Cruz Sociology Sergio David De La Cruz Administration of Justice Carolina Eloisa De La Herran Communication Studies Kayla De Biology Kayla De La Paz Chemistry Jorge De Leon Chemistry Yazzmine Veronica De Leon Psychology Judith De Losada* Spanish plEDGE/EDGE We are proud that this year represents the second graduating class of the plEDGE program, which offers two years of free tuition to local high school graduates and provides a kickstart to higher education that many students would not otherwise have.

These plEDGE students were among the first of more than 4,000 students who have benefited from the program.

Since 2017, plEDGE scholarships have Increased degree and certificate attainment by 62 percent Increased student transfer to four-year colleges by 70 percent

Judith De Losada* Administration of Justice Valeria Deanda Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Roman M. Delara Cazares, II** Journalism Roman M. Delara Cazares, II** Communication Studies Jessica Delgadillo Business Administration Adrian Delgado Business Administration Alina Marie Delgado Kinesiology Angel I. Delgado Computer Information Systems Victor Delgado Business Administration Sofia Delgado Jimenez** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Angelica Delval*** Psychology Karen Isabel Deniz Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Nicolas Denny Studio Arts Wells DeRossett** Business Administration Michael H. Devlin Alcohol and Drug Studies Danielle Dezarov Early Childhood Education Donovan Di Grandi* Kinesiology Consuelo Bernice Diaz Administration of Justice Consuelo Bernice Diaz Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Efrain A. Diaz Business Administration Omar Diaz Administration of Justice Raul Diaz Turfgrass Management Silvia Denise Diaz Psychology Jesus Diaz Rios Administration of Justice Heros Diaz-Cabrera Anthropology Seleste Dinnyes** Child and Adolescent Development Cody Dodd Registered Nursing Christian Dominguez Administration of Justice Christina Ann Dominguez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications David Dominguez*** Health Science David Dominguez*** Kinesiology Edgar Daniel Dominguez Kinesiology Haleh Dominguez Psychology Jennifer S. Dominguez Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Maria Dominguez Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Monica Yvette Dorame Psychology Monica Yvette Dorame Early Childhood Education Grace Driggs Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Jennifer Marie Dring* Business Administration Phoenix DuarteCommandeur* Political Science Julie K. Dumas Sociology Brandon Drew Dunn*** Registered Nursing Victor Enrique Duran Psychology Kaela Britney Dwinell Business Administration Jeanina Mikhaela Dysiong** Health Science Austin Edelman Computer Science Angelina Ehrenzweig Accounting Jumah Said Eid Business Administration Sayaff Eid Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Collin Elam* Biology Adam Christopher Eldert Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Adam Christopher Eldert Mathematics Eloise Elmore Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jeannie Emerson Registered Nursing Jonas M. Engelmann Computer Science Erin Ennis Business Administration Glenn Everett Erickson Physics Linda Jeannette Ericson** Psychology Mariana Escatell Sociology Marie Antoinette Espejo* Psychology Marie Antoinette Espejo* Alcohol and Drug Studies Marie Antoinette Espejo* Sociology Erick Eduardo Espino Economics April Raya Espinoza Administration of Justice Carlos A. Espinoza* Business Administration Melissa A. Espinoza Journalism Yourgeliz Espinoza* Business Administration Jillian Mae Espinueva Political Science Rashel Estrada* Psychology Rashel Estrada* Sociology Rashel Estrada* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Jennifer Estrada Angulo Health Science Lucero A. Fabela Bojorquez Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Lucero A. Fabela Bojorquez Political Science Alexandria Fajardo Psychology Jiu Nie Fam Registered Nursing Lori Rose Fay Anthropology Lori Rose Fay Business Administration Kendal Joan Faynor** Liberal Arts: Math and Science Christina C. Felipe Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Christina C. Felipe Early Childhood Education Livan Felix** Film, TV and Electronic Media Patricia Ann Felix Early Childhood Education Natalia Felix Felix Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Evangelina Felix Osuna** Studio Arts Evangelina Felix Osuna** Art History Virginia Iliana Fernandez* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Larissa Helena Schumann Ferreira Registered Nursing Mariah Ferrer Child and Adolescent Development Bianca Fierro History Matthew Scott Fischer*** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Brandie Marie Flores Applications and Information Systems Francine Rene Flores Psychology Rikki Marina Flores Business Administration Marlen Flores Perez Sociology Melissa Flores Perez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Eduardo Gil Fortis Political Science Kymberli Caye Foster Political Science Maryam Fotohifar Vocational Nursing Martha Franco Early Childhood Education Lisa M. Franklin** Psychology Lisa M. Franklin** Sociology Stephen Cal Frease Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Leticia Fuentes* History Maira Yicel Fuentes* Sociology Rebecca Fuentes Business Administration Karla Gabriela Fuentes Reyes Sociology Kahlia Lynn Gainey Business Administration Julia Galarza Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Adriana Marie Gallegos Sociology Emily Gallegos Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Ramon Gallegos** Business Administration Fernando GallegosValades* Administration of Justice Tarcisio Ivan Gallo** Business Administration Cash St. John Galloway*** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Samantha Galpin Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Deanna Faith Gamboa Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Francis Lizbet Gamez Early Childhood Education Aaron Presley Garcia** Physics America Lizbeth Garcia Business Administration Beatriz Y. Garcia Automotive Technology Cassandra Garcia** Business Administration Celeste Melissa Garcia Psychology Francisco Garcia Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Frank Garcia Sociology Garcia Music Jacqueline Garcia Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jessica Garcia Registered Nursing Kassandra Garcia Psychology Keanna Garcia Political Science Kimberley Nicole Garcia Psychology Kimberley Nicole Garcia Liberal Arts: Math and Science Mariah Elizabeth Garcia Health Science Mayra Garcia Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Melchor J. Garcia Administration of Justice Naomi Garcia Administration of Justice Nathan Steven Garcia Registered Nursing Rachelle Lyn Garcia* English Viviana Abigail Garcia*** Psychology Viridiana Garcia Espinoza Administration of Justice Viridiana Garcia Espinoza Political Science Jacqueline Garcia Rodriguez History Leonardo Garcia-Guerra* Kinesiology Michael Gardell Computer Science William Gargan History Tessa Jenee Garrett Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Amanda Lynn Garrison Administration of Justice Caitlin L. Gavin Registered Nursing Carolina Gaytan English Manuel Emilio Gil History Annmarie Nicole Gioscio Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Michael William Gladish** Business Administration Jenise Lee Gleason Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Isabella Alexandra Gomez Sociology Jennifer Gomez* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jesus Gomez Administration of Justice Octavio Gomez Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Isabella C Gonzales Psychology Jazmin Guadalupe Gonzales Sociology Rodney G. Gonzales Alcolhol and Drug Studies Ana Gonzalez Health Science Ana Gonzalez Communication Studies Bernice Gonzalez Early Childhood Education Celsa Karmina Gonzalez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Cristhian Gonzalez Administration of Justice Eddie Gonzalez English Fabian Emanuel EsparzaGonzalez Mathematics Gary Gonzalez Accounting Gladiz J. Gonzalez** Health Science Hannah Gonzalez* Film, TV and Electronic Media Jessica Gonzalez Business Administration Jessica Yesenia Gonzalez Registered Nursing Jose Gonzalez Kinesiology Jose Gonzalez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications José- Gonzalez Film, TV and Electronic Media Kathy Gonzalez Digital Design and Production Luz Isabel Gonzalez Psychology Luz Isabel Gonzalez Sociology Natalie Gonzalez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Patricia Renee Gonzalez Sociology Ricardo Gonzalez* Architectural Technology Sandra Marie Guico Gonzalez*** Health Science Victor A. Gonzalez Business Administration Victor Alphonso Gonzalez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Wesley Xavier Gonzalez Kinesiology Jennyfer Gonzalez Estrada Sociology Ana Ivette Gonzalez Gomez Accounting Brandi Leilani Gooch Registered Nursing Jonathan Gorges*** Computer Information Systems Dane Gottwald* Mathematics Carlos V. Graciano Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Chantel Grant Kinesiology Graciela Green*** Administration of Justice Deborah Anne Greenman** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Manuel Guadarrama History Manuel Guadarrama Political Science Angie Gudino** Administration of Justice Jared Isaac Guebara* Music Benjamin Guerra Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Benjamin Guerra English Alejandra Guerrero*** Business Administration Jana Merie Guerrero Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Marciano Guerrero Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Ivan Guerrero Lopez** Construction Management Nikolas Andrew Guitron Administration of Justice Jingya Guo*** Health Science Giovanna Lauren Gutierrez Child and Adolescent Development Joee Gutierrez Fire Technology Jose Armando Gutierrez Business Administration Martha Gutierrez Accounting Pamela Gutierrez*** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Making Education Accessible Since its founding more than 60 years ago, College of the Desert has been a mainstay of quality, affordable education in the Coachella Valley. As one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state, we welcome a diverse student body from 17 communities across the region – and beyond. Our progressive, award-winning programs serve more than 17,000 students a year, who come in search of associate degrees, certificates, and career and technical education tailored to meet the needs of local businesses and industry.

As demand grows for accessible higher education, the College has responded by making physical improvements and expanding campuses to the farthest reaches of the valley. By opening satellite locations and tailoring course offerings to align with the needs of those areas, students are able to spend less time and money commuting and more time learning. College of the Desert is committed to eliminating barriers to higher education, so all students have the chance to succeed.

Desert Hot Springs 11625 West Drive

Temporary Palm Springs 1300 East Baristo Road

Palm Desert 43500 Monterey Avenue

Indio 45524 Oasis Street

Mecca/Thermal 61120 Buchanan Street

Paola Gutierrez* Psychology Ramon Gutierrez Building and Energy Systems Raquel Monique Gutierrez Administration of Justice Karen E. Gutierrez Sosa Business Administration Abraham I. Guzman Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Moises N. Guzman Angulo Administration of Justice Caroline Domingo Hall Psychology Olivia Rose Hall English Victoria Rachelle Hamilton** Registered Nursing Hunter Harger* Liberal Arts: Math and Science Destiny Brielle Hariston*** Psychology Melvin C. Harmon, Jr. Administration of Justice Deborah Harrington-Muir Early Childhood Education David Allen Harris* Hospitality Management Britney A. Hawkins Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Deondre Hawkins Communication Studies Kevin Hebb, Jr. English Rene Calixte Hebert* Computer Science Rene Calixte Hebert* Mathematics Madison Mary Hefner* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Joana Henriquez Lorenzo Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Francisca I. Hermosillo Business Administration Alexia Pearl Hernandez* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Alexis Gloria Hernandez Early Childhood Education Brandon Hernandez Administration of Justice Celia Hernandez Registered Nursing Celia Destiny Hernandez** Sociology Daniel Chavez Hernandez Kinesiology Javertt Hernandez Administration of Justice Joanna Hernandez Psychology Karla Lizethe Hernandez Studio Arts Marlon Hernandez Business Administration Monica Hernandez Psychology Raymond Hernandez Sociology Raymond Hernandez Psychology Raymond Hernandez Alcohol and Drug Studies Rebecca Noelle Hernandez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Robert Antonio Hernandez*** English Sergio Enrique Hernandez Psychology Shalymar S. Hernandez Health Science Jessica Lizbeth Hernandez Baltazar Child and Adolescent Development Isidro Hernandez Gutierrez* Culinary Management Erik Hernandez Tecuapacho Business Administration Sebastian HernandezCastro Communication Studies Gilbert Hernandez, Jr. Computer Science Gilbert Hernandez, Jr. Mathematics Christian David Herrera Administration of Justice Jessica Marie Herrera* Psychology Mareni Yasmin Herrera Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Yael Hezkiya* Registered Nursing Yael Hezkiya* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Kimberly A. Hibbits Plant Science Jade Hickman Studio Arts Kiviok C. Hight Business Administration Oscar Alfredo Higuera Perez* Political Science Patrick Noah Hilbun History Andrea A. Hines Psychology Davia Hines* Business Administration Colton R. Hodge History Brianna Elizabeth Hogue Health Science Russell Holguin Business Administration Ricky Huang Health Science Rachel Hudgens Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jose Luis Huerta Studio Arts Emmanuel Huesca English Andrea Rita Hughes Kinesiology Karsyn Sarita Hughes* Communication Studies Cheryl Ann Hunter* Communication Studies Jennifer Hutchison Business Administration Guadalupe Iglesias Culinary Management Angela Inglis Psychology Javier D. Iniguez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Erin Irby-Deyampert Registered Nursing Lauren Nicole Irvin* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Kaho Ishibashiri* Hospitality Management Patrick Donald Jacobs* Computer Science Briana Marie Jandt Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Maria Jaramillo* English Swami Vijay Jeetan Psychology Swami Vijay Jeetan Administration of Justice Danielle Yeager Jeffery Health Science Christina Monique Jeffredo* Political Science Justin M. Jenkins* Architectural Technology Heidi A. Jensen* Business Administration Luis Jimenez Mathematics Stephanie Jimenez Administration of Justice Monica Arisbeth Jimenez Jaime*** Business Administration Araceli Jimenez-Alonzo* Kinesiology Ashley Dale-Marie Johnson Business Administration Dominique Angelica Johnson Business Administration Hannah Jeanne Johnson Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jared Nathanial Johnson Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Dedrick Jones* Health Science Amber Juarez* Journalism Arthur James Juarez Business Administration Arthur James Juarez Hospitality Management Llovana Julian Business Administration Daisuke Kamioka Kinesiology Jonathan K. Kardos Studio Arts Jenifer Kasabov Psychology Danyal Kazi Political Science David Anthony Keesee Psychology Uma Jay Kerkar Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Amy Caroline Khoury Psychology Tikva Simone Kindle*** Registered Nursing Kayla Király Psychology Rachiel Anne Kirar Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Brittany Kocour Business Administration Joshua William Kroll* Psychology Junna Kubo** Hospitality Management Sally Kwan Psychology Anthony Ladao*** Kinesiology Kiara Egypt Lafontant English Ramila Lamgade* Business Administration Gelsey Landa-Uribe Culinary Management Christopher Landells Business Administration Alexander Clay Landry Early Childhood Education Riley Elizabeth Lane** Mathematics Christian Julian Aaron Lara Sociology Jesus Omar Lara Architectural Technology Miriam Lara* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Ericka Lara Ruiz Psychology Megan Leigh Larsen Registered Nursing Felix Lasheras, Jr.* Sociology Felix Lasheras, Jr.* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Stephanie Amy Lavariega* Business Administration May Lawrence* Environmental Science Heather Marie Lawson Early Childhood Education Giang Thi Tra Le** Studio Arts Tu Anh Le* Hospitality Management William D. Leach*** Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Isamar Odalis Leal Lucero Architectural Technology Verenicé Ledezma Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Brandun Lee Administration of Justice Ivy Lee** Business Administration Maruie Nicole Lemmon* Registered Nursing Esmeralda Lemus Espinoza Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Juan Leon Environmental Horticulture Laura Fernanda Leon Martinez Liberal Arts: Math and Science Trevor Daniel Levens Psychology Christopher Lewis Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Richard Libretti*** Political Science Justin Anthony Licea Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Dennis Warren Lightfoot Alcohol and Drug Studies Andrew Guillermo Limon* Psychology Victor M. Limon, III Psychology Francine Judith Linares Liberal Arts: Math and Science Ramiro Linares Rodarte Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Lindsay Lira** Health Science Analy Lizarraga Guerrero* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Vanessa Loeffler** Administration of Justice Roberto F. Lomeli Administration of Justice Fatima Lomeli-Ramos** Sociology Adam J. Lopez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications

“Congratulations Class of 2020! We know that you might feel deprived of some of the traditions of a typical commencement. But you have not been deprived – you have been challenged, and you have met that challenge head-on. We know that you will persevere and continue on your journey to create a better tomorrow!”

Joel L. Kinnamon, Ed.D. Superintendent/President

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COLLEGE OF THE DESERT’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Fred E. Jandt, Ph.D. Chair

Mary Jane Sanchez-Fulton Vice Chair

Aurora Wilson Clerk

Rubén AríAztlán Pérez Member

Bonnie Stefan, Ed.D. Member

Larissa Chavez-Chaidez Student Trustee

Adam J. Lopez Natural Resources Bianca Lopez Theatre Arts Carlo Donny Lopez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Carlos Antonio Lopez English Cassandra Lopez Business Administration Daisy Samatha Lopez Administration of Justice Dean Lopez Culinary Management Denise Lopez Sociology Frances Lopez Sociology Frances Lopez Administration of Justice Gabriella B. Lopez* Business Administration Gardenia Lopez* Economics Geovany Lopez Culinary Management Giselle Lopez Administration of Justice Jennifer Emma Lopez Culinary Management Jovani Lopez Psychology Marlene Lopez History Seidy Lopez Psychology Tracy Lopez General Business Valeria Lopez Psychology Yadira Lopez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Anna Crystal Lopez Estrada Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Nathan Lopez Flores Culinary Management Luis Enrique Lopez Ramirez Computer Information Systems Kimberly Lopez Silva* Psychology David Lopez-Garcia** English Pablo Lopez-Martinez** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Cindy Michelle LopezSoto Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Bruno Lopez-Vega*** Journalism Jose J. Lopez, Jr. Business Administration Sandra Loredo Child and Adolescent Development Guadalupe Loya Administration of Justice Cosme Humberto Lozano, III Digital Design and Production Mariana Lucero* Global Studies Yan Ma** Business Administration Megan Isaabella Maciel Health Science Samantha MacuixtleCastro Mathematics Arron Douglas Maddy*** Sociology Eduardo Madrigal Fire Technology Kyle Maerean Mathematics Alysha Marie Magallan Business Administration Fabiola Magana Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Fabiola Magana Health Science Ivan Magana Kinesiology Sergio E. Magana Administration of Justice Abraham Magana Fernandez Kinesiology Monique Cazandra Magbuhat Health Science Anne Rein Patrice Malapit*** Business Administration Diana Maldonado Mathematics Diana Maldonado Computer Science Jonathan Maldonado Journalism Rosalinda Maldonado Registered Nursing Ulises Maldonado Administration of Justice Genesis Maldonado Ramirez Early Childhood Education Kaitlin Malette Health Science Ahmad Hammad Malik Business Administration Christopher Malmberg Turfgrass Management Brianna Elise Maloney Theatre Arts Caleb Mancha Registered Nursing Tracey G. Manjarrez Psychology Maricela Manjarrez Soto Sociology Andrew Marquez Business Administration Christina Marie Marquez Health Science Lourdes Marron Business Administration Daniel Anthony Marrujo Mathematics Alyssa Martin Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Celeste Martin Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jasmine Lisett Martin Kinesiology Zia Martin Psychology Denise Martinez Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Denise Martinez Business Administration Edwin Martinez Environmental Horticulture Edwin Martinez Turfgrass Management Erica De Lara Martinez Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Gabriana Andrea Martinez* Business Administration Hugo Martinez Psychology Lexy Marie Martinez Administration of Justice Nathan Ryan Martinez Administration of Justice Claudia Martinez Calderon Early Childhood Education Jose Maria Martinez Jimenez* Business Administration Ana Gabriela Martinez Munoz* Health Science Ana Gabriela Martinez Munoz* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Martinez Rafael History Isai Martinez Rios*** Psychology Isai Martinez Rios*** Sociology Maryssa Martinez-Torres Kinesiology Eric Matossian*** Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Viridiana Mayorga Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Taylor Jean Mayton Mathematics Jessica Louise McCartney Studio Arts Aidan McDermott History Derek Richard McGowan Alcolhol and Drug Studies Michael McGuire*** General Business Cade McKelvey* Geography Courtney Lynn McLuckie*** Digital Design and Production Austyn James McMurtry Psychology Avante McSwain Kinesiology Paolo Medina Business Administration Rayann Elka Menyil Lena Terria Medina Psychology Sergio Mejia*** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Evelin G. Mejia Torres Psychology Guadalupe C. Melendres History Angelique Marie Melendrez* Psychology Johnny Lara Mena Automotive Technology Vanessa Mendez-Villa* Business Administration Benjamin Mendez, Jr. Administration of Justice Averie Hannah Mendoza Administration of Justice Mitzi Viviana Mendoza Liberal Arts: Math and Science Marlet Mendoza Vargas Business Administration Arnulfo Mendoza, Jr. Business Administration Mariah Ruth Meraz Business Administration Jasmin Concepcion Mercado Business Administration Sarah Belin Dominguez Merritt* Registered Nursing Riley Meyer Biology Cindy J. Meza Vocational Nursing Irieanna Meza* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Ricardo Meza Administration of Justice Armando Meza, Jr. Fire Technology Leanna M. Mike Business Administration Jennifer Arlyn Millan Political Science Jellie Ann Mineses* Kinesiology Erik-Rubern Ishmael Miranda Business Administration Alana Mittleman* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Alexis Molina Gonzalez** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Marilyn Moncada Liberal Arts: Math and Science Yoana Montano Political Science Camille Nicole Montemayor Accounting Camille Nicole Montemayor Business Administration Marisol Montemayor Sociology Kevin Mauricio Monterroza Business Administration Victoria Marie Montes Early Childhood Education Marina Montez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jackelyn Carmen Montoya Administration of Justice John Mook History Alec Moore Computer Science Ashley Joan Moore Registered Nursing Kasey L. Moore Communication Studies Paxton Caroline Moore** Studio Arts Michael Perez Mora Fire Technology Arturo Morales Psychology Brennan David Morales Business Administration Dionny Carlos Morales Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Elva A. Morales Sociology Graciela Morales* Business Administration Marisela Morales Psychology Seth David Morales Psychology Adrian Morales Pichardo Administration of Justice Stephanie Marie Moran Administration of Justice Nilda S. Moran-Motta Business Administration Sophia Morayla** History Areli Victoria Moreno Administration of Justice Jordan Moreno Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jorge Rodriguez Moreno Psychology Elena Sofia Moro Anthropology Tomas Walter Morriello*** Administration of Justice Malina Kwang Morris Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Savannah Rose Morris English Marissa Morrow Psychology Michael Daniel Mottesheard Political Science Andres Moya Business Administration Danae Haidee Moya Registered Nursing Logan Charles Moyer Registered Nursing Mykenzie Ruth Moyle Administration of Justice Gaojie Mu Automotive Technology Marco Mujica Physics Marco Mujica Mathematics Leonel Munguia Kinesiology Blanca P. Muniz Bustos Business Administration Denyce Michelle Munoz* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Denyce Michelle Munoz* Business Administration Isaac Noel Munoz Business Administration Kelly E. Munoz Psychology Gerardo Muñoz Business Administration Gerardo Muñoz Hospitality Management Alexandra Murillo Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Christian Manriquez Murillo Business Administration Samuel Murillo Novoa Agriculture Plant Science Abigain N. Quintero Administration of Justice Eric Naber Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Michael David Najar* Digital Design and Production Julie Bridget Nalubwama* Business Administration Marian Nasrallah** Early Childhood Education Harrison Scott Nation* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Michael Nava Liberal Arts: Math and Science Rosa Isela Navarro Early Childhood Education Ruth Navarro Film, TV and Electronic Media Kiranah Furnari Nelson** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Breanna Newman Psychology Shayla Newman*** History Samuel Aaron Newsom Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Truc Nguyen Business Administration George Nicholas, III** Political Science Ana Sugey Nieto Barrios Registered Nursing Amanda Nolan Political Science Maria D. Nordin Psychology Kaleb L. Nortridge Business Administration Brenda Nunez Vocational Nursing Jason Nunez English Jesus Nunez* Journalism Juan Daniel Nunez Business Administration Erika Nuñez Early Childhood Education Melany Lizbeth Nunez Lopez Liberal Arts: Math and Science Exequiel Nuno Perez** Chemistry Exequiel Nuno Perez** Mathematics Exequiel Nuño Perez** Biology Monica Imazu Nyland Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Cayla O’Brien Psychology Shaelyn O’Brien Automotive Technology Nancy Ocgueda Studio Arts

Faculty of the Year Darlene Romano Doctor of Musical Arts

In her final act at College of the Desert, retiring Music Professor Dr. Darlene Romano has been named this year’s Faculty of the Year.

A versatile performer, conductor, composer and educator, Dr. Romano is equally at home on stage, at the podium and in the classroom.

Since joining the College more than 35 years ago, Dr. Romano has taught in the disciplines of Music, Musical Theatre and Theatre Arts and has served as the Fine Arts Division Chair, Associate Dean of Instruction and Chair of Arts & Media. Mentoring and inspiring thousands of College of the Desert theatre students throughout the years, she has music directed and coordinated more than two dozen McCallum productions.

Students and faculty alike sing her praises, noting her ability to guide students and impact their success both on and off the stage.

“I am happy and blessed to have had extraordinary opportunities to share my love of the arts with my students, our College and the desert community,” said Dr. Romano.

A true role model for our students, Dr. Romano was a member of the first national company of Evita and has appeared with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera in productions of Bells Are Ringing, The Sound of Music and Kismet. Her voice has been featured in numerous pop concerts, commercial jingles and soundtracks.

Throughout her years of performing and teaching, Dr. Romano has garnered countless awards and accolades, most recently she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Desert Theatre League.

Virtual Commencement Student Speakers Graciela Morales Business Administration

“A seed was planted in my mind and I started to dream of the goals I wanted to reach. I committed myself to staying focused on reaching them no matter how long it took me.

That dream started to become a reality in 2008 when I became a student at College of the Desert and enrolled in one course per semester. I did it while raising four wonderful children and being employed full-time.

College of the Desert Class of 2020: You all have inspiring stories that shaped you into the successful individuals you are. We are now better prepared to face anything! Let’s continue working on our big dreams. Allow your dreams to reach BIG horizons and your ambitions to propel you to achieve your most desired aspirations.”

Briana Jandt Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences “Dream big. These two words hold much value to my life. There once was a time when my dreams were living nightmares—domestic violence, addiction, and dysfunction ruled my world.

More than anything, College of the Desert has given me a second chance at life. Today I feel successful, worthy, empowered, and intelligent.

I am unbelievably grateful to all the students I have met throughout my journey here. I could never say thank you enough for all the pieces of hope you have given me.”

Erica De Lara Olalde Psychology Christopher Olguin* Psychology Bianka V. Olivas-Guevara* Business Administration Alejandro Oliveros* Administration of Justice Brian Opper Film, TV and Electronic Media Steve Ordaz History Isabella Orellano Early Childhood Education Katie Ormiston Studio Arts Jacqueline Orozco Kinesiology Rose Jazmin Orozco Studio Arts Diego Ortega Administration of Justice Salma Ortega Sociology Sonia Ortega** Digital Design and Production Karime Ortiz Castillo* Early Childhood Education Yulissa Ortiz-Inzunza Psychology Felicia Unique Osborne Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Bryce Andrew Osman Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Emil Joseph Pacelli* Administration of Justice Nelida Yesenia Pacheco Olivas** Accounting Cesar Benjamin Padilla Psychology Julian Padilla Psychology Laura Diane Padilla Business Administration Itzel B. Padilla Padilla* Business Administration Carrie Lin Padojino*** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Joel Palafox Business Administration Eliel Palma Studio Arts Eliel Palma Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications James Pando Business Administration Jesse Pantaleon Administration of Justice Elena Gabrielle Papp*** English Somi Park Hospitality Management Luis A. Parra Garcia Physics Christopher Walters Patterson* Liberal Arts: Math and Science Cheyana Carlena Payan Alcohol and Drug Studies Felicita Payton Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Ashley Peacock*** Music Puwanai Peksrichai* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Puwanai Peksrichai* Business Administration Vanessa Luna Perales Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Anthony Perez Psychology Arlis Elivia Perez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Juan Jesus Perez Business Administration Juan Jesus Perez Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Kassandra Delfina Perez* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Nicole Aurora Perez Business Administration Monica Perez Bravo** Studio Arts Jorge Alberto Pérez Cárdenas* Music Oscar Perez Pardo Kinesiology Brenda Perez-Garcia Sociology Nancy Milagro Perla Anthropology Briana Jean Pfalzgraff Registered Nursing Nhu Huynhquynh Pham** Biology Esmeralda Ines Phelps Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences William E. Phelps Business Administration Douglas Stewart Phillips Music Michelle Pichardo Munoz** Physics Michelle Pichardo Munoz** Liberal Arts: Math and Science Michelle Pichardo Munoz** Mathematics Melissa Abigail Pilgrim* Culinary Management Christine F. Pimentel Administration of Justice Alberto Pinela, Jr.** Sociology Christopher R. Plasse Construction Management Rosalio Plata Administration of Justice Saul Pompa Political Science Evelyn Rose Ponce Liberal Arts: Math and Science Ruben Ponce* Studio Arts Hayley Marie Porras Health Science Vanessa Porras*** Health Science Kendra Susan Pratt Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Joseph Price* Business Administration Deborah Lynn Prock* Early Childhood Education Ali Qazi Philosophy Karen Quest Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Irene Catary Quevedo Business Administration Maricella Elise Quintero Psychology Joseph Mario Quintero Jimenez Architectural Technology Fabian Quiroz* Business Administration Juan Manuel Raffo* Physics Reed Ramhoff Business Administration Ana Maria Ramirez Psychology Anthony N. Ramirez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Caryn Janice Ramirez Health Science Daniela Ramirez** Health Science Edna Crystal Ramirez Psychology Edna Crystal Ramirez Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Enrique Ramirez* Business Administration Esther Ramirez** Psychology Michelle M. Ramirez Business Administration Norissa Elaine Ramirez** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Paloma Ramirez** Fire Technology Yadira Munguia Ramirez Child and Adolescent Development Dulce Yaquelin Ramirez Castillo Psychology Ramon Ramirez Ramos Film, TV and Electronic Media Ramon Ramirez Ramos Journalism Ignacio Fidencio Ramirez Tinoco Physics Brenda Stephanie Ramos Registered Nursing Christian Ron Raquel Film, TV and Electronic Media Adrian Recio English Gabriel James Reeske Business Administration Solana Rehne Digital Design and Production Phoenix Reina-Bazan Culinary Management Emily R. Reitmeier Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Kaylamarie Rendon** Sociology Celida Reyes Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Matthew Jacob Reyes Administration of Justice Jose De Jesus Reyes Hernandez Business Administration Jordan D. Rice Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Darla Richberg** Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Nora Rigual Registered Nursing Lizeth Rincon Registered Nursing Salvador Rincon Registered Nursing Stephanie Rios Registered Nursing Cariza Rivera Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Iris Loriana Rivera Psychology Iris Loriana Rivera Sociology Jorge M. Rivera Psychology Kevin Dair Rivera History Maria F. Rivera Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Priscila Rivera Political Science Reanna Rivera Psychology Reanna Rivera Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Richard Roark-Mallory Communication Studies Lauren Frances Annice Robinson** Administration of Justice Darnell H. Robinson, II Registered Nursing Victoria Desiree Rocha English Andres Zeferino Rodriguez* Psychology Brianna Rodriguez Psychology Dalilah Rodriguez Business Administration Elizabeth Rodriguez Political Science Gustavo Rodriguez Kinesiology Gustavo Rodriguez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Jimmy Rodriguez Health Science Laura Patricia Rodriguez Psychology Laura Patricia Rodriguez Business Administration Lilyanna E. Rodriguez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Maricruz Rodriguez Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Marisela Rodriguez* Business Administration Saray G. Rodriguez Registered Nursing Teresa Rodriguez Sociology Victoria Christine Rodriguez Theatre Arts Wendy Rodriguez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Carlos Osvaldo Rodriguez Ayon Agriculture Business Mirna E. Rodriguez Flores Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Mirna E. Rodriguez Flores Psychology Ulisses Rodriguez-Franco Psychology Neyda G. Rodriguez-Loo* Sociology Froilan Rodriguez, Jr. Sociology Froilan Rodriguez, Jr. Psychology Maria Elena Rojas Early Childhood Education Vanessa Rojas Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Karina Roman Early Childhood Education Miguel J. Roman Business Administration Sheila Pilar Roman** Studio Arts Adam Romero Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Alexandra Romero Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Ashley R. Romero* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Iver Romero Architectural Technology Fernando Romero, III Automotive Technology Christian Ron Raquel Film, TV and Electronic Media Brianna Ronquillo Sociology Jessyka Rosado* Psychology Christina Rosales Health Science Jose De Jesus Rosales Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Lucas Octavio Rosales Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Yesenia Rosales* Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Yesenia Rosales* Business Administration Samantha Rose Business Administration Ryan Michael Rover Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Kevin Rowe* Computer Information Systems Anthony Marcel Wade Rozell Political Science Hazelyn Nadeen Abella Rubete Theatre Arts Ricky Elijah Rueda Geography Keisha Renee Ruiz* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Kimberly Ruiz Administration of Justice Liliana Ruiz Administration of Justice Mario Ruiz Business Administration Rachel L. Ruiz English Mayte Ruiz Garcia* Accounting Sandra Ruiz Gonzalez Business Administration Leslie Ruiz-Munoz Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Sebastian Ruiz-Rivera Business Administration Denae Elyse Ruppert* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Kobe Lamar Rushing Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Bonnie S. Russell Computer Information Systems Nathan Brian Russell* Music Annette Ruvalcaba* Kinesiology Miguel Ruvalcaba* Hospitality Management Miguel Ruvalcaba* Computer Information Systems Nicholas Sabol Digital Design and Production Jennifer Elaine Sackett Registered Nursing Lizeth Sajuan* Psychology Stephanie Salas Vocational Nursing Alexander Salazar** Spanish Juan Roberto SalazarTorres Music Jessica Saldana Business Administration Julia Janina Saldana* Business Administration Leslie A. Salgado Psychology Rena Salgado Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Anai Salinas Administration of Justice Jezreel G. Salinas* Computer Science Graham Salisbury Business Administration Joseph Salisbury Business Administration Kelly E. Salisbury Early Childhood Education Seiri Samaguey Chavez Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Christina Elise Samaniego Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Sharon Marie Samano Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Estefania Sambrano* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Carmelita Sanchez Hospitality Management Gilbert Sanchez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Isabella Sanchez*** English Israel Sanchez* Administration of Justice Jennifer Nicole Sanchez Sociology Lupe Sanchez Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Monique Suzanne Sanchez Studio Arts Ruben Sanchez History Sheila Espereanza Sanchez Business Administration Tanya Daisy Sanchez Business Administration America Josselyne Sanchez Meza Early Childhood Education Edgar Sanchez Ordaz Administration of Justice Maricela Sandoval Theatre Arts Samantha Santoyo Communication Studies Wakako Sato Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Amanda I. Scalero Registered Nursing Mitchell Schlickenmayer Liberal Arts: Math and Science Christina Schneider Chemistry Christina Schneider Biology Jessica Schulte Fire Technology Loren Ashly Schwartz Business Administration Ben Schwimmer Theatre Arts Grace Elayne Seals Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Phillip Segal Film, TV and Electronic Media Sally Segura Business Administration Luisangel Serrato Business Administration Adriana Sevilla Reyes Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Alexander Douglas Sexton Administration of Justice Sean W. N. Seymour Theatre Arts Maha Shahadeh Business Administration Kimberly Sue Shelton Business Administration Justine Shewmake Vocational Nursing Mark Ryan Shivers Health Science Kelsee Shriver Business Administration John David Shrum, Jr. Automotive Technology Anthony Michael Siegand Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Darrien D. Silva Psychology Darrien D. Silva Alcohol and Drug Studies Darrien D. Silva Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Eric Robert Silva General Business Julieta Silvas Registered Nursing Rebecca S. Silverberg** Psychology Ashley Singleton-Comfort Liberal Arts: Math and Science Erika Noel Sipe Psychology Janet Velentina Sixtos* Administration of Justice Bradford P. Smith History Angelo Solis** Administration of Justice Karen Solis* English Jose Solorzano, Jr.* Kinesiology Emma Elizabeth Sorenson History Ariana Soto Kinesiology Cesar Soto* Computer Science Cesar Soto* Physics Cesar Soto* Mathematics Ronson Kelikoa Isamu Souza* Sociology Thalinphat Sriarun Liberal Arts: Math and Science Frederick Clark Staehle Psychology Meon’Sha L. Stallworth Computer Information Systems Valerie Stalma*** Early Childhood Education Cody M. Steele Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Simone Nicole Steger* Early Childhood Education Sarah Christina Stephenson* Health Science Michelle Stojanovic** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Amanda Stone Health Science Keanu James Stoneburner*** Psychology Robyn Striplin*** Culinary Management Renee Viviana Suarez Studio Arts Giselle Suárez-Torres* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Gregorio Sustaita-Rincon Business Administration Alejandra G. Tabaldo Early Childhood Education Christina M. Taboada Registered Nursing Jessica Tambingon Registered Nursing Minh Thao Uyen Tang* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Melissa Tanori-Jones Business Administration Miney Tapia Health Science Savannah Yvonne Tapia Morales Political Science Erica Tarango Sociology Yesenia Tecaxco*** Communication Studies Paul Vincent Tennant Business Administration Joshua Michael Thompson Registered Nursing Elias Stefano Tiso*** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Elias Stefano Tiso*** Mathematics Marco Antonio Tiznado Diaz Biology Jada Toland Kinesiology Ricardo Tong, Jr. Business Administration Hunter Angelo Torres Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Luis Torres Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Nicholas Anthony Torres Music Laniher Ramon Torrez Aguilera Kinesiology Laniher Ramon Torrez Aguilera Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Aylin Nicole Tostado Sociology Andrew Sam Tran Business Administration Marina Trejo-Bernal Psychology Marina Trejo-Bernal Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Marina Trejo-Bernal Early Childhood Education Anthony Micheal Tringale Registered Nursing Paulina Kristine Gaddi Trinidad Vocational Nursing Jaymi Kaetlyn Triplett*** Sociology Roy Triplett** Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Destiny Trumble Liberal Arts: Math and Science Carlos Alberto Umana Masis Kinesiology Oscar Rene Urias-Agular** Kinesiology Erik F. Uribe** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Erik F. Uribe** Turfgrass Management Erik F. Uribe** Environmental Horticulture Joshua Lopez Uribe Psychology Selina Magdalena Uribe Business Administration Elisa G. Uribe Limon* Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Quennie De Guzman Ursua Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Kristianne Uytiepo** Registered Nursing

Welcome College of the Desert Alumni Proud Roadrunner Alumni Integral to the College’s success, is the potential held by its more than 125,000 alumni to open doors, generate ideas, support students and elevate College of the Desert with their time and talents.

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Scott Thomas Vadeboncoeur* Registered Nursing Julissa Catalina Valadez Political Science Andres Valdez Business Administration Michael A. Valdez Film, TV and Electronic Media Victor Manuel Valdez* Business Administration Sendy Valdez Arevalo Health Science Daniel Valdivia Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Daniel Valdivia Business Administration Alejandra Valencia Trujillo Administration of Justice Erik Valenzuela Kinesiology Estefania Valenzuela Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Patricia Borbon Valenzuela* Sociology Priscilla J. Nunez Valenzuela Psychology Yessenia Valenzuela Psychology Kevin Isaac Valenzuela-Areyan** Hospitality Management Kevin Isaac Valenzuela-Areyan** Business Administration Yesenia Sanchez Valle Psychology Angela K. Valle Gaxiola Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and Communications Arelly M. Vallejo Digital Design and Production Jorge Antonio Vallejo-Lopez Philosophy Mackenzie Van Health Science Angelita Vargas Vocational Nursing Jose H. Vargas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Juan Manuel Vargas Psychology Marisol Jasmine Vargas-Coyt Sociology Marisol Jasmine Vargas-Coyt Psychology Alexa Vasquez Film, TV and Electronic Media Fernando Vazquez** Biology Laura Jimenez Vazquez Registered Nursing Tania Esmeralda Vazquez Theatre Arts Jessica Vazquez Roman Registered Nursing Alexus Vega Administration of Justice Dolores Gloria Vega Psychology Cynthia L. Velarde Toledo Vocational Nursing Hazael Velazquez Osorio Business Administration Susanna Amber Velez* Psychology Sammy Venegas, Jr. Sociology Selenia Jazmin Verdugo Sociology Teresa Verdugo Castro Early Childhood Education Elizabeth Veyna** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Marlen Vidal Ayala Administration of Justice Zafiro Vidal Sarabia* Culinary Management Arcelia Ariel Vidania Child and Adolescent Development Angelique Andrea Villa* Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Kayla Ihilani Villa Psychology Nyssa Villarreal English Jomarie Miller Viloria Psychology Cristopher Bryan Vivian Lopez Business Administration Brielle Walker Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Cyrstal Walker Psychology Laura Walker* Elementary Teacher Alecia Walstrum** Computer Information Systems Anthony Michael Ward Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Frances R. Washington Business Administration Austinn Weaver Kinesiology Rebecca J. Webb Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Rebecca J. Webb Psychology Maria R. Wellard Early Childhood Education Morgan Rene Wellman-Kuhn Anthropology Morgan Rene Wellman-Kuhn History Amanda Hansen West*** Film, TV and Electronic Media Alyson White, Jr. Accounting Russell E. White, Jr. Business Administration Sadie Christina Whitfield* English Sadie Christina Whitfield* Music Kasia Lynn Williams* Registered Nursing Mark Williams* Alcohol and Drug Studies Ryan Scott Williams Communication Studies Stephanee Lynnette Williams Health Science Aaron Willms** Psychology Alexandra Willoughby Early Childhood Education Caroline Marie Wilmovsky* Administration of Justice Noah Tyree Wilson Administration of Justice Lisa Wolfe Psychology Diana Heather Wong Psychology Luther Wood Spanish Andrew Wright* Business Administration Minh Son Hanh Bao Xa Business Administration Joy Yaghoubian Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Guadalupe Jordan Yanez Health Science Guadalupe Jordan Yanez Political Science David Yang* Registered Nursing Morgan Yates Psychology Eliza A. Yee Administration of Justice Karen Mariah Yescas English Kevin S. Yzaguirre Culinary Management Gabriel Zamora Business Administration Matthew Zamora Business Administration Daisy Zamora Rios History Genaro Zamora Rodriguez Construction Management Anahi Zamora-Zaldivar Liberal Arts: Math and Science Diana Gabriela Zaragoza Psychology Viviana Zavala** Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Yareli Zavala Early Childhood Education Kenia Carolina Zavala Regalado Biology Kenia Carolina Zavala Regalado Chemistry Juan Zazueta Physics Juan Zazueta Political Science Juan Zazueta Mathematics Litzy Zazueta Cazarez** Psychology Joel Zendejas Administration of Justice Daisy Zendejas-Medel Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Ana Karina Zepeda Administration of Justice Jazmin Zepeda Early Childhood Education Marisela Zepeda Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications Marissa E. Zepeda General Business Marissa E. Zepeda Hospitality Management Yoonus Zhu** Mathematics Brandon J. Zwiener Liberal Arts: Business and Technology

Enriching the student experience Supporting student success

College of the Desert Foundation The mission of the College of the Desert Foundation is to act as advocates for the College and to secure financial support enhancing the educational opportunities for all students. The Foundation is the official gift-receiving agency of the College and manages the College’s endowment to support student scholarships, positions and program endowments, and to provide enhanced educational opportunities for College of the Desert students on the five campuses of the College. The Foundation Board and committees are composed of community leaders who volunteer to work with College staff to support the College’s specific needs, present and future.

To learn more about how you can support STUDENT SUCCESS at College of the Desert, please visit us at CODFoundation.org, call the Foundation at 760.773.2561 or email Catherine Abbott, Executive Director of the COD Foundation, at [email protected]

College of the Desert Alumni Association The mission of the College of the Desert Alumni Association is to enhance the success of College of the Desert students and enrich the campus environment by providing scholarships for students to attend College of the Desert. The Alumni Association also provides recognition and financial support for the enhancement of College of the Desert facilities, programs, faculty and staff.

The Alumni Association has been honored to provide this support since 1984 with funds raised from the popular weekend Street Fair. For more information about our Street Fair, please visit www.codaastreetfair.com

Diversity at College of the Desert College of the Desert is an open-door institution that embraces diversity in all forms and recognizes the right of all people to have access to quality higher education. The College is committed to continuing our rich tradition of valuing all students and helping them attain their educational goals. We work every day to close the equity gaps that exist for our students.

Twenty-five countries represent the home countries of our international graduates this year:

Canada Columbia China Cuba El Salvador France Guatemala India Iran Jamaica Japan Kazakhstan Mexico Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Philippines Poland Thailand Uganda United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan Vietnam

Certificates Ryan Michael Ables Field Ranger Mark Alvidrez Abreu Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Julio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Pest Management Technician Julio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Agriculture Irrigation Technician Julio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Turfgrass Management Julio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Environmental Horticulture Christina Miranda Aguirre Accounting Christina Miranda Aguirre Human Resource Generalist Alexandrea Leahna Alarcon Vocational Nursing Abraham Alatorre Gil Turfgrass Management Natanael Angel Alcantar Basic Fire Fighter Juan Carlos Alvarado Arborist Technician Stanley Alvarez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Ernesto Alvarez-Guzman Turfgrass Management Douglas Ammar Alcohol and Drug Studies Ramiro Araujo Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Melissa Arguello Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Ruben Arjona Basic Fire Fighter Olympia Armenta Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Allison Ascani Alcohol and Drug Studies Zaida L. Avila Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Andrea Aviles Aviles Building Automation Control Bianca Isabel Aviles Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Ethan A. Avon Steering, Suspension and Alignment Christian Paul Malbas Azarias Vocational Nursing Laura Baez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Ixchell G. Barcenas Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Varsenik Barseghyan Adamian Accounting Lizette Bateman Vocational Nursing Ana Becerril Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Oscar Beltran Garcia Eduardo Landscape and Irrigation Technician Oscar Beltran Garcia Eduardo Arborist Technician Marisabel Aguirre Benavidez Basic Culinary Arts Marisabel Aguirre Benavidez Intermediate Culinary Arts Marisabel Aguirre Benavidez Culinary Management Bryan Bernal Basic Fire Fighter Paul Bernal Basic Fire Fighter Edward H. Berumen Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Travis Scott Brown Basic Fire Fighter Trevor Robert Brown Basic Fire Fighter Harmony Keilani Buckton Intermediate Culinary Arts Jasmin Lea Burden Alcohol and Drug Studies Elizabeth Ann Burgon Accounting Mikle D. Butcher Alcohol and Drug Studies Brett Butte Accounting Kristtian Caballero Building Inspection Technology Kevin Cabrera Rodriguez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Angelica Calderon Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jose Manuel Calderon Human Resource Generalist Alexa Karina Camacho Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jose Camacho Heat Pumps Jose Camacho Residential Gas Heating Jose Camacho Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Yazmin Cambron Administration of Justice Steven Cardenas Pest Management Technician Steven Cardenas Arborist Technician Steven Cardenas Landscape and Irrigation Technician Steven Cardenas Turfgrass Management Technician Steven Cardenas Turfgrass Management Steven Cardenas Environmental Horticulture Dominick Cardillo Alcohol and Drug Studies Abigail H. Carranza Juarez Early Childhood Education Teacher Abigail H. Carranza Juarez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Angelica Carrillo Fire Technology Korina Castillo-Mancilla Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Francisca T. Cazares* Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Francisca T. Cazares* Early Childhood Education Teacher Andres Ceja Zepeda Building Inspection Technology Giovanni Javier Celaya General Business Noemi Celedon Early Childhood Education Teacher Noemi Celedon Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Hugo O. Centeno Commercial Gas Heating Hugo O. Centeno Building Automation Control Jose A. Cervantes Small Business Jackeline Q. Chaidez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Edhiza Chavez Gastelum Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Estaphenie Clough Alcohol and Drug Studies Lucas Asron Cochran Automotive Engine Management Michael E. Colby Alcohol and Drug Studies Joshua Xavier Colon-Rivera Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Luis A. Contreras Human Resource Generalist Luis A. Contreras Retail Management Edgar Orlando Corado Tapia Basic Fire Fighter Maria Corona Early Childhood Education Teacher Yolanda Corona Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Yolanda Corona Early Childhood Education Teacher Yolanda Corona Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Jennifer Corrales Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Joanna Marie Cortez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Alissa M Cress Alcohol and Drug Studies Holly Ann Crutchfield Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Anthony Joseph Cruz General Business Gerardo Davalos Basic Fire Fighter Nicholas Davis Fitness Specialist Sarah May Davis Vocational Nursing Diego Alexander Delao Power Generation and Distribution Michael Devlin Alcohol and Drug Studies Jackelyn Diaz Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Itzel K. Diaz Andrade Alcohol and Drug Studies Isaac Diaz-Diaz Fire Technology Monica Yvette Dorame Early Childhood Education Teacher Monica Yvette Dorame Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Monica Yvette Dorame Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Rayna Dougherty Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Carrie E. Driggs Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Grace Driggs Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Grace Mary Duke Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Julie K. Dumas Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Angelina Ehrenzweig Accounting Carla C. Elizarraras Business Information Worker-Manager Carla C. Elizarraras Business Information Worker Rogelio Escobar Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Jesus Antonio Eseberre Basic Culinary Arts Liliana Espana Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Maria Antoinette Espejo Alcohol and Drug Studies Jarod Gordon Farrin General Automotive Service Jarod Gordon Farrin Steering, Suspension and Alignment Jarod Gordon Farrin Brakes Jarod Gordon Farrin Automotive Air Conditioning Reginaldo Felix Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Alex Flores Arborist Technician Alex Flores Pest Management Technician Alex Flores Turfgrass Management Technician Alex Flores Landscape and Irrigation Technician Ana Flores Vocational Nursing Carla Flores Alcohol and Drug Studies Raul Flores Building Inspection Technology Viana Flores Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Frank D. Flores, Jr. Pest Management Technician Daisy Flores-Perez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Eliza Foote Desert Ecologist Eliza Foote Field Ranger Tarcisio Ivan Gallo Administration of Justice Tarcisio Ivan Gallo General Business Fernanda Galvan Accounting Georgina Natalia Gamez Ponce Computer Information Systems Isaiah Garcia Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Saul Garcia Basic Fire Fighter Gonzalo Jesus Garibay Vertiz Digital Design and Production Marcelo Jesus Garibay Vertiz Digital Design and Production Brittney Shyanne Garland Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Brittney Shyanne Garland Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Brittney Shyanne Garland Early Childhood Education Teacher Amanda Lynn Garrison Administration of Justice Maria Estefany Gonzales Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Krysol Yvette Gonzalez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Leonard Matthew Gonzalez Intermediate Culinary Arts Marlet Arely Gonzalez Vargas General Business Diana Lizbeth Gonzalez Zavala Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Diana Lizbeth Gonzalez Zavala Early Childhood Education Teacher Jennifer Guerrero Administration of Justice Alberto Gutierrez Pest Management Alberto Gutierrez Environmental Horticulture Alberto Gutierrez Arborist Technician Alberto Gutierrez Landscape and Irrigation Giovanna Gutierrez Yoga Teacher Training Ramon Gutierrez Commercial Gas Heating Valeria Milen Gutierrez Cabrera Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Natalie Gutierrez-Garcia Vocational Nursing Brianna Gutierrez-Solis Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Erika Guzman Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Maria Veronica Guzman Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Alicia Haro Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Alicia Haro Family Child Care Jade Harrison Intermediate Culinary Arts Jeffrey William Harvey Human Resource Generalist Crystal Hayden Vocational Nursing Marvin Heath Building Inspection Technology Alexis Hernandez Vocational Nursing Alexus Gloria Hernandez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jocelyne Hernandez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Josue Hernandez Automotive Air Conditioning Josue Hernandez Automotive Engine Management Josue Hernandez General Automotive Service Josue Hernandez Steering, Suspension and Alignment Josue Hernandez Brakes Josue Hernandez Automotive Transmission and Axle Raymond Hernandez Alcohol and Drug Studies Luis Alberto Hernandez Cordova Residential Gas Heating Luis Alberto Hernandez Cordova Heat Pumps Maribell P. Herrera Administrative Office Assistant Sylvia Herrera Alcohol and Drug Studies Cassandra P. Hessler Alcohol and Drug Studies Rachel Lynn Hill Alcohol and Drug Studies David Hurley Green HVAC Residential Hector Francisco Hurtado Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Karena Meza Ibarra Accounting Mauricio Ibarra Arborist Technician Mauricio Ibarra Landscape and Irrigation Mauricio Ibarra Turfgrass Management Technician Lizeth Isidoro-Garcia Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Arely Jimenez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Ian Jimenez Vocational Nursing Brandon M. Johnson Basic Fire Fighter Alexa Rae Joseph Vocational Nursing Francisco Juarez Turfgrass Management Francisco Juarez Pest Management Technician Francisco Juarez Landscape and Irrigation Francisco Juarez Turfgrass Management Technician James L. Kaufman Alcohol and Drug Studies Aleksandre Kvaliashvili Green HVAC Residential Aleksandre Kvaliashvili Heat Pumps Aleksandre Kvaliashvili Residential Gas Heating Aleksandre Kvaliashvili Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Alberto C. Landa Emergency Medical Care Kimberly Langlais Yoga Teacher Training Jesus Omar Lara Building Inspection Technology

Career Education Some of this year’s Career and Technical Education graduates are joining the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19. It is estimated that 70 percent of California’s first responders were trained in the state’s community college system.

At College of the Desert, our Career Education programs integrate rigorous academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways. This prepares our students for employment, higher education and lifelong learning.

Our College offers students the opportunity to explore and major in over 40 career and technical fields. These programs include integrated academic and technical instruction, work-based learning, dual-credit opportunities and the potential for continuing education at the baccalaureate level.

Maura E. Lara Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Yahaira Leal Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Verenice Ledezma Mendoza Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jesus A. Leon Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Lilian Martinez Leon Human Resource Generalist Isaac Leyva Accounting Dennis Warren Lightfoot Alcohol and Drug Studies Adriana Lopez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Elena Rose Lopez Vocational Nursing Emilio Lopez Business Information-Legal Office Specialist Emilio Lopez Business Information Worker-Manager Jose A. Lopez Building Inspection Technology Moises I. Lopez Administrative Office Professional Tracy Lopez Human Resource Generalist Rafael Lopez Rojas Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Rafael Lopez Rojas Residential Gas Heating Rafael Lopez Rojas Heat Pumps Rafael Lopez Rojas Green HVAC Residential Jasmin Lopez-Lopez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Bruno Lopez-Vega Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Danny Lozano Building Inspection Technology Josue O. Lozano Basic Culinary Arts Amelia Lua Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Amelia Lua Early Childhood Education Teacher Amelia Lua Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Beatrice P. Lubel Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Patricia Lucas Vocational Nursing Ted William Luciani Alcohol and Drug Studies Gabriela Lugo Vocational Nursing Brian Lule Rojas Basic Culinary Arts Lyzet Aylen Luna Accounting Lyzet Aylen Luna General Business Raul Machuca, Jr. Basic Fire Fighter Berenice Madrigal Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Eduardo Madrigal Basic Fire Fighter Leila Mneimneh Makkouk General Business Anne Rein Patrice Malapit General Business Genesis Maldonado Ramirez Early Childhood Education Teacher Andy Hugo Marquez Retail Management Aldo Marcelo Martinez Fitness Specialist Edward Martinez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Oscar Martinez Heat Pumps Oscar Martinez Residential Gas Heating Oscar Martinez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Alexis MartinezVillasenor Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Alexis MartinezVillasenor Green HVAC Residential Alexis MartinezVillasenor Residential Gas Heating Alexis MartinezVillasenor Heat Pumps Gabriel Mata Basic Fire Fighter Tina Renee McCoy-Macias Alcohol and Drug Studies Alejandra Medina Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Celeste Medina Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Elva Guisella MedinaRobledo Vocational Nursing Maricruz Mendez Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Alexis Aide Mendoza Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Cindy J. Meza Vocational Nursing Daisy Meza Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Meaganrose Michielli Personal Trainer Jellie Ann Esguerra Mineses Fitness Specialist Yoana Montano Early Childhood Education Teacher Victoria M. Montes Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Aaron Salvador Morris Agriculture Irrigation Technician Gaojie Mu Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment Gaojie Mu Brakes Gaojie Mu Automotive Electrical Ramon Murrillo Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Ramon Murrillo Residential Gas Heating Ramon Murrillo Heat Pumps Genevieve Muzquiz Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Shunya Nakajima Music Technology Marian Nasrallah Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Marian Nasrallah Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Marian Nasrallah Early Childhood Education Teacher Marian Nasrallah Family Child Care Brittney Leighann Nieto Emergency Medical Care Brenda Nunez Vocational Nursing Nunez Reserve Police Officer Melany Lizbeth Nuñez Lopez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Giovanni Ochoa Basic Fire Fighter Natalie Ochoa Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Adrian Ontiveros Administration of Justice Brian Opper Basic Radio Production Arienne Orduno Vocational Nursing Karime Ortiz Castillo Early Childhood Education Teacher Angelica Padilla Vocational Nursing Elizabeth Paige Desert Ecologist Tad M. Palka Alcohol and Drug Studies Pamela C. Pastore Yoga Teacher Training Guillermo Perez Turfgrass Management Technician Gerardo Perez, Jr. Fire Technology Melissa Phillips Intermediate Culinary Arts Estrella Palmeyra Piedra Human Resource Generalist Deborah Lynn Prock Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Deborah Lynn Prock Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Deborah Lynn Prock Early Childhood Education Teacher Deborah Lynn Prock Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Isabella Pucci Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Lionela Quevedo Vocational Nursing Alfredo Quiroz Environmental Horticulture Radhika S. Rakholia Accounting Alexcia Christine Ramirez Alcohol and Drug Studies Benjamin Elias Ramirez Administration of Justice Claudia J. Ramirez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Darlene Ramirez Intermediate Culinary Arts Gabriela Ramirez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jalynn Rose Ramirez Basic Culinary Arts Melina Ramirez Alcohol and Drug Studies Paloma Ramirez Fire Technology Victoria Ramirez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Cynthia Paola Ramirez Linares Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Paisley Ramstead Field Ranger Austin Ratliff Accounting Edith Rebollar Miranda Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Yisel Renteria Zamora Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Celida Reyes Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jervin Jay Reyes Computer Information Systems Darla Richberg Business Information Legal Office Specialist Joseph E. Rios Basic Fire Fighter Viridiana Rivera Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Carmen Guadalupe Robledo Figueroa Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Pedro Ivan Rochin Flores Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Alejandra Rodriguez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Janet Rodriguez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Karina Roman Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Karina Roman Family Child Care Karina Roman Early Childhood Education Teacher Vania Roxana Romero Vocational Nursing Yesenia Rosales Administrative Office Professional Yesenia Rosales Business Information Worker-Manager Yesenia Rosales Business Information Worker Bonnie S. Russell Computer Information Systems Nathan Brian Russell Music Technology Stephanie Salas Vocational Nursing Monserrat Salazar Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Ernesto Salcedo-Gonzalez Turfgrass Management Christine Salmon Personal Trainer Grecia Jetzamani Samaniego Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Michelle Ann Samaniego Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Alejandra Sanchez Human Resource Generalist Gilbert Sanchez Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Esmeralda J. Sanchez Aguilera Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Yadira Sanchez Ramos Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Yadira Sanchez Ramos Early Childhood Education Teacher Steven Schultz Fire Technology Matthew Scott Automotive Electrical Matthew Scott Automotive Air Conditioning Matthew Scott Automotive Transmission and Axle Matthew Scott Brakes Matthew Scott General Automotive Service Matthew Scott Steering, Suspension and Alignment Sol Tonali Serrano Vocational Nursing Justine Shewmake Vocational Nursing Darrien Dominique Silva Alcohol and Drug Studies Debbie Silva Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Eric Robert Silva General Business Eric Robert Silva Human Resource Generalist Eric Robert Silva Retail Management Ladonna Sofranko Field Ranger Marisela Solis De Gutierrez Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jesus Daniel Soto Culinary Management Amanda Rae Stalp Digital Design and Production Simone Steger Early Childhood Education Teacher Alejandra Tabaldo Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Daniel Thornburg Environmental Horticulture Maureen E. Torn Environmental Horticulture Jasmine Torres Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Teresa Torres Alcohol and Drug Studies Luz E. Trejo Administrative Office Assistant Paulina Kristine Gaddi Trinidad Vocational Nursing Ana L. Trujillo Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Bianka Trujillo Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Justin Truong Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Frankie Turner Basic Fire Fighter Frankie Turner Fire Technology Jesse Turner Basic Fire Fighter Erik F. Uribe Turfgrass Management Technician Erik F. Uribe Arborist Technician Erik F. Uribe Landscape and Irrigation Technician Erik F. Uribe Pest Management Technician Erik F. Uribe Turfgrass Management Erik F. Uribe Environmental Horticulture Alejandra Valencia Trujillo Administration of Justice Sandra Vallejo Business Information Worker Sandra Vallejo Business Information Worker-Manager Sandra Vallejo Bilingual Marketing Specialist Sandra Vallejo Administrative Office Professional Sandra Vallejo Administrative Office Assistant Jose H. Vargas Building Automation Control Maria Nohemi Vargas Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Xiara Vargas Vocational Nursing Chad Vasquez Basic Fire Fighter Martha D. Vasquez Accounting Julio Cesar Vazquez Huerta Basic Fire Fighter Cesar John Vega Advanced Commercial Music Charles Vega Basic Fire Fighter Fermin Vega Accounting Cynthia L. Velarde Toledo Vocational Nursing L. Delilah Venegas Building Inspection Technology Daniel Ventura Accounting Brian Vera Arborist Technician Brian Vera Landscape and Irrigation Brian Vera Pest Management Emilia Verdugo Castro Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Teresa Verdugo Castro Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Teresa Verdugo Castro Early Childhood Education Teacher Teresa Verdugo Castro Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Elijio Villarreal, III Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Abel Vivanco Basic Culinary Arts Jose I. Vizcarra, Jr. Residential Gas Heating Jose I. Vizcarra, Jr. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Jose I. Vizcarra, Jr. Heat Pumps Jose I. Vizcarra, Jr. Commercial Gas Heating Jose I. Vizcarra, Jr. Green HVAC Residential Frances R. Washington Administrative Office Assistant Maria R. Wellard Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Antheny A. Williams Heat Pumps Antheny A. Williams Residential Gas Heating Antheny A. Williams Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Devin Michael Williams Fire Technology Aaron Michael Wolf Automotive Air Conditioning Aaron Michael Wolf Building Automation Control Ana Sandra Zacarias Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Genaro Zamora Building Inspection Technology Anthony Zaragoza Torres Intermediate Culinary Arts Benina Paz Zavala Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Yareli Zavala Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Laura Zendejas Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Jazmin Zepeda Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Kelly M. Zinman Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher

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