Alumni Stories
Our alums are really special. They're all over the world, doing good work across many fields, and we can't wait to tell you about them!
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- Triple threat: These Two Alumni Share the Same Three Alma Maters in Mt. SAC, Cal,
and MichiganTriple threat: These Two Alumni Share the Same Three Alma Maters in Mt. SAC, Cal, and MichiganDr. Linda Chatters and Dr. Tonya Kneff-Chang grew up in different decades, in different parts of the country, and in different kinds of families but both ended up at Mt. SAC.
- Paying It Forward: Scholarship Recipient Celebrates Debt-Free Graduation By Sponsoring
a ScholarshipPaying It Forward: Scholarship Recipient Celebrates Debt-Free Graduation By Sponsoring a Scholarship“I wanted to start a scholarship because I know what it's like to receive one.”
- Following a Mountie Tradition: The Torres Siblings' Journey to SuccessFollowing a Mountie Tradition: The Torres Siblings' Journey to SuccessIt’s not uncommon for a Mt. SAC student to be following a Mountie family tradition. Once one family member attends the College, others tend to follow.
- From Feeling Lost to Finding Her CallingFrom Feeling Lost to Finding Her Calling: Mt. SAC Alumna Lauren Kalmar Finds Career Path Helping OthersThe growth and clarity that Lauren was able to achieve at Mt. SAC has turned her into a Mt. SAC evangelist.
- Twin Court Reporters Turned Successful Business OwnersTwin Court Reporters Turned Successful Business OwnersFrom growing up in Chino Hills to attending Mt. SAC to starting their wildly successful court reporting business, identical twin sisters..
- Mt. SAC Brought Out the Best in Erica Ledezma and Now She's Doing That For Current
MountiesMt. SAC Brought Out the Best in Erica Ledezma and Now She's Doing That For Current MountiesErica has been supervising the WIN for twenty years now, and she can’t imagine doing anything else with her life.
- theGordonsJerrica and Bryce Gordon Celebrate Their Love of Aviation and Their Love of Mt. SACBryce and Jerrica (née Morales) Gordon both grew up in the Mt. SAC area and were drawn to the school because of its aviation program.
- Wesley YaoMicrosoft Engineer Wesley Yao Took Advantage of His Company's Corporate Matching Program to Benefit His Alma MaterI work as a software engineer at Microsoft in Seattle.
- Dove Dellos-KildeDance at Mt. SAC Inspired Dove Dellos-Kilde and Now She's Inspiring Others as a Dance EntrepreneurWhen it came time for dancer Dove Dellos-Kilde to choose a college back in 1996, she intended to earn a business degree while pursuing her true passion—dance
- Lia BoothSinger Lia Booth Is Staying Home But Not Staying QuietDuring the stay home circumstances dictated by the COVID-19 public health crisis, artists of all kinds are finding innovative ways to continue their crafts and share their talents with the world.
- Harrison SistersFor the Harrison Sisters, Career Paths in Television Started at Mt. SACThat two African-American sisters from Diamond Bar, California would both end up working as TV writers on shows we’ve actually heard of like Criminal Minds and How to Get Away With Murder is unlikely, but it happened for Kim and Erika Harrison.
- J.R. HarrisonMt. SAC's Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program Helped J.R. Harrison Find His PassionI graduated from Mt. SAC’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology night program in June of 2013. Shortly after that I obtained my Airframe and Powerplant certificates from the FAA.
- Eva ArenasEva ArenasI was the only woman working in the architectural department at my company when I graduated.
- Dr. Danee PyeDr. Danee PyeAfter several years working in academia, I put my communication skills to work in digital spaces.
- Christina BarsiChristina Barsi Is Bringing Her Passion For Performing to PodcastingI create, formulate, and produce podcasts for myself and for clients, big or small, looking for guidance. I also offer consulting services, pre-production and post production services
- Jeremy BerryJeremy BerryMy experience at My. SAC was a watershed moment in professional life.
- Angelo NikolopoulosAngelo NikolopoulosI doubt I would have become a writer and undergraduate instructor were it not for these instructive experiences early on in my education.
- Samuel A. Dominick, Jr.Samuel A. Dominick, Jr.I graduated from Mt. SAC's 15th Fire Academy and earned an A.S. Degree in Fire Technology and and A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Services.
- Yorda PaezYorda PaezI’m a pediatric occupational therapist who helps children maximize their functional occupational performance.
