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. COLLEGEOFTHEDESERT.EDU WE ARE PROUD OF ALL THAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED The drive and determination that brought you to this point will serve you well as you continue your education or join the workforce. We invite you to view College of the Desert’s virtual commencement, available starting August 19 at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/2020commencement
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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.
COLLEGEOFTHEDESERT.EDU
WE ARE PROUD OF ALL THAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED
The drive and determination that brought you to this point will serve you well as you continue your education or join the workforce.
We invite you to view College of the Desert’s virtual commencement, available starting August 19 at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/2020commencement
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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.”
Student Leadership:
College of the Desert graduates embark on a new future
CLASS OF 2020 Exemplifies resilience and determination
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.
Helmy AbdelhalimPsychologyShreen AbdelhalimKinesiologyIzaac Oscar AcevesBusiness AdministrationJuan Jose Aceves Ortega*EnglishAnika Raelyn Acosta*HistoryCesar Lara AcostaBusiness AdministrationChristopher AcostaBusiness AdministrationSandra N. Acosta**Early Childhood EducationDivina Acree*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAdrian AdameCulinary ManagementAnthony Donnell Adams-ButlerBusiness AdministrationRuby AdolfoLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesEnelyn Agtang**Health ScienceNadine AguayoAdministration of JusticeAlexis N. AguilarLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Jannihe AguilarAdministration of JusticeMichael Xavier AguilarBusiness AdministrationSocorro AguilarEarly Childhood EducationIlse Ivonne Aguilar Alverdin***Political ScienceBrenda Marisol Aguilar Gutierrez***Computer Information SystemsNarcedalia Aguilar RamirezPsychologyMarco Aguilar VelasquezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsIana Angel AguileraPsychologyJessica Mariah AguileraFilm, TV and Electronic MediaChristina Miranda AguirreGeneral BusinessChristina Miranda AguirreAccountingClaudia AguirreElementary TeacherJacqueline Aguirre*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communication
Tiana AguirreAdministration of JusticeKarina Aguirre-Arizmendi*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsGabriella Aispuro*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesOmar AlatorrePsychologyJulieta Alba*Registered NursingLeticia Alba HuizarLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsKarina AlcantarFilm, TV and Electronic MediaMayra Alcaraz-LopezBiologyMayra Alcaraz-LopezChemistryJodeci Hugo Ortega AlcocerBusiness AdministrationDonald J. Alder-LaRueBusiness AdministrationLayne AllredHealth ScienceBlanca AlomarEarly Childhood EducationKrysta Leah AlonsoLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Yusra Naser Alsaleh*Registered NursingDenisse AlvarezSociologyFabian Xavier Alvarez*Administration of JusticeIzayah Joshua AlvarezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJuancarlos AlvarezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationMelissa J. AlvarezSociologyMichelle Anne Alvarez*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesSteven T. AlvarezAdministration of JusticeMauricio Alvarez LeonLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceGenaro Amezquita FloresMathematicsHannah Elizabeth AmideiLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsNoelle Randolph AminRegistered NursingChristopher Daniel AndradeAdministration of Justice
Christopher Daniel AndradeLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsChristopher Eduardo AndradeAdministration of JusticeErik Enrique AranaAdministration of JusticeDaniela AraujoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsGabriel ArchuletaHistoryEric ArechigaBusiness AdministrationAngelina ArellanoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsBeatriz Celeste AriasPsychologyFlor AriasEarly Childhood EducationRichard Michael ArmadaSports MedicineAmy Armendariz*Administration of JusticeCynthia J. Arredondo-TorresLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAudreyana ArrietaHealth Science
CLASS OF 2020
DEGREES
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.
CLASS OF 2020 ASCOD OFFICERS Yazzmine De LeonAnika Acosta
David DominguezAaron Willms
Olivia HallKeanna Garcia
CLASS OF 2020 AMBASSADORS David DominguezKeanna Garcia
Aaron WillmsExequiel Nuno
Ruth NavarroBriah Castillo
Eduardo Gil
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
KEANNA GARCIA, 2019-2020 Student Trustee, College of the Desert Board of Trustees
Allison AscaniAlcohol and Drug StudiesGenesis Sarai AsencioLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesGenesis Sarai AsencioAdministration of JusticeMalik Alexander AshfordHealth ScienceZachary Asmussen*ChemistryJonathan AtallahCommunication StudiesBrian J. AtkinsonPolitical ScienceSthefany Avellaneda RamirezPsychologyMadison Kay Avery**SociologyAlexus AvilaAdministration of JusticeZaida L. AvilaEarly Childhood EducationOmar Avila-AyonPsychologyJose David Avila, Jr.Administration of JusticeAbigail AyalaSociologyClarissa Isabel Ayala*Film, TV and Electronic MediaNancy Vega BadenaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAdrian BakshArt HistoryShalom BalderasAdministration of JusticeSophia BallinasPsychologySarah Abigail Baltazar*Early Childhood EducationKimberly BanLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceMaria BarahonaEarly Childhood EducationLindsey Ann BardenHealth ScienceErika BardereLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAmber Barranco-RamirezPsychologyJesus B. BarreraAdministration of JusticeJose L. BarrientosDigital Design and ProductionThomas Michael James Baur*MathematicsAlecci H. BautistaKinesiologyAnessa Bautista*PsychologyAxel E. BautistaLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceEmanuel BautistaDigital Design and ProductionJose Ignacio BautistaAdministration of JusticeLaura Reyes BautistaHealth ScienceAlisa Faith BaylorLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMariarlene Guadalupe Becerra*Health ScienceMatthew BechsteinLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsTodd Joseph Becker*Business AdministrationDenise R. Bellamy**PsychologyJenna R. Belt*AnthropologyAntonio BeltranFilm, TV and Electronic MediaDiana J. Beltran*HistoryRafael Beltran Zazueta*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJocelyn Benavides*SociologyMarisabel Benavidez***Culinary ManagementKimberly Jasmine Benitez Lopez*Health ScienceAaron Elliot BergerEnglishArmando Berlanga GarciaPsychologyEric M. BernalPolitical ScienceJason BetsargonComputer ScienceEmily Angelina Anna BibeaultCommunication StudiesJennifer Lynn BlakeSociologyPharoan BlakleyCommunication Studies
Gladys Lorena BlancoPsychologyGladys Lorena BlancoSociologyJorge Luis BlancoEnglishSkylani BlueCommunication StudiesMatteo Bogarin Administration of JusticeRosa Angelica BojorquezComputer Information SystemsPaola M. Bojorquez-Perez*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsApryl Boone***SociologyNicolas BoulignyEnglishSierra Nicole Dale Boyle*Communication StudiesJazmine BracamontesPsychologyKrystal BradleyBusiness AdministrationArlyn M. BravoSociologyBrenda BravoEarly Childhood EducationClaudio Bravo ErazoGeneral BusinessSteven Robert BreauxLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesSteven Robert BreauxSociologyRigoberto Brenes Razo**KinesiologyChristian BricenoKinesiologyAngelina Elaine Bridgeford***Political ScienceHaley Lyric Brink**Communication StudiesMichael G. BritoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCarmeshia C. BrownHealth ScienceKevin G. Brown, Jr.*Computer Information SystemsSarah Annetta BrownePsychologySarah Annetta BrowneAnthropologyShannon Noelle BrowneArt HistoryBrianna Broyles-VargasBusiness AdministrationHarmony Keilani BucktonCulinary ManagementHarmony Keilani BucktonHospitality ManagementCharles David BullAdministration of JusticeDrew BullardLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCourtney BurnsArt HistoryJoseph Bernard BurrellAdministration of JusticeLisa D. BustamanteBusiness AdministrationHeidi ButerbaughAdministration of JusticeHeidi ButerbaughLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesBrett Tyler ButteBusiness AdministrationLing-Ting Chen Bycott*Early Childhood EducationMichael Anthony Caballero, Jr.*Automotive Technology Maricela Vanessa CabralBusiness AdministrationGabriel J. Calvera*Administration of JusticeDiego CamachoPhysicsMarcos C. Camacho, Jr.Digital Design and ProductionJose CamargoBusiness AdministrationOlivia CambaAccountingOlivia CambaBusiness AdministrationYazmin CambronAdministration of JusticeKeosha A. CampbellRegistered NursingAndrew Guillermo CancinoBusiness AdministrationGeorgina Vianey Cañedo ZevadaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJorge Luis Canedo, Jr.KinesiologyAlejandra CanoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsSergio Israel CanoAutomotive Technology
Vanessa Marie CanoPsychologyAlexis Syria CantuEarly Childhood EducationAmylia Elis Alondra CantuBusiness AdministrationAlberto Carballido*Business AdministrationKarla CardenasCommunication StudiesChristian Martinez CardozaPsychologySabino Olvera Cardoza, IV*KinesiologySabino Olvera Cardoza, IV*Health ScienceBrenda Lizeth Carlos SanchezCommunication StudiesAlexis Daniel Carranza*JournalismBlanca Soledad CarrascoEarly Childhood EducationPatricia Nicole CarrascoCulinary ManagementJoshua CarrasquilloBusiness AdministrationAna Carric-Gonzales**Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceAngelica Carrillo*Fire TechnologyAntonio Andre CarrilloAdministration of JusticeMonique Marie CarrilloHealth ScienceChristian Carteño RodriguezComputer ScienceHaley Jo Carver*Communication StudiesMaya Natalie CasasJournalismVina Marie Taguinod CasibangRegistered NursingJaylin Itzel CassianAdministration of JusticeCarla A. CastanedaKinesiologyKelly Jazmin CastanedaCulinary ManagementPaige CastanedaRegistered NursingVeronica Castaneda Arellano*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDanny Boy Castaneda, Jr.**Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceAngel Fabian CastellanosLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceArturo Castellanos, Jr.Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceJoseph CastelliComputer ScienceBobby CastilloAdministration of JusticeBriah Ivanna CastilloAdministration of JusticeKorina Castillo-MancillaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAmanda Jacqueline Castro**Architectural TechnologyAmanda Jacqueline Castro**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsValerie Danielle CastroLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsYolanda CastroLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesYolanda CastroEarly Childhood EducationPaola Castro-JimenezPsychologyJose Manuel CaudilloBusiness AdministrationBrandy CazaresSociologyJaquelyn Alyssa CazaresPsychologyLeysly Nataly Cazares TorresSociologyPaulo Sergio Cea-Barron, Jr.PsychologyMia CecenaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAdolfo CedenoBusiness AdministrationNadia Ceja CeballosPsychologyAbraham Ceja-LuaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsNoemi CeledonEarly Childhood EducationEmily Cervantes*PsychologyErick Cervantes*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Yessenia CervantesElementary Teacher EducationYessenia CervantesLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJose L. ChaconAir Conditioning and RefrigerationJeremy David ChalouxMathematicsDiane Chan Huan*PsychologyBritney ChapaPsychologyI. Simon ChaveroBusiness AdministrationAraceli ChavezEnglishCarlos Antonio ChavezBusiness AdministrationElizabeth ChavezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsKarina ChavezRegistered NursingOscar L. ChavezAnthropologyLesley Caroliina Chavez CisnerosBusiness AdministrationEduardo Chavez-PaniaguaKinesiologyFrancesca ChioEnglishNicky Ciampoli***HistoryIsmael CisnerosAdministration of JusticeBrandon M. ClaiborneLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesBrandon M. ClaiborneLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceNigel Clarke*Computer Information SystemsDebra Blaine CohenLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAnita Michelle Cole***Business AdministrationApril ContrerasCommunication StudiesCuauhtemoc O. Contreras***Business AdministrationJohaira Contreras*Liberal Arts: Business and TechnologyLuis Antonio ContrerasLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyBenjamin Contreras, Jr.KinesiologyJavier Trujillo Contreras, Jr.MusicVanessa CooleyAnthropologyBenjamin W. CordovaBusiness AdministrationEmily CordovaSociologyLaura A. Cordova*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Iliana Maria Corona* Communication StudiesIliana Maria Corona*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMaria Lorena Corona CazaresAdministration of JusticeJoe Albert Corral*Culinary ManagementRahab Sinay CorralPsychologyJennifer CorralesEarly Childhood EducationAhtziry CortesPsychologyJoel Cortez OsunaPhysics
Joel Cortez OsunaMathematicsErnesto Cortez-Alvarez*Health ScienceVincenzo CostagliolaKinesiologyRobert W. Covert, III**Health ScienceKyle CowanKinesiologyMolly Jean CoxRegistered NursingMyles Edward CoxTheatre ArtsJoceline Coyt Salcedo**Health ScienceVeronica Cretsinger**Health ScienceWhaltdemar Ulises CruizAutomotive TechnologyAdriana CruzAdministration of JusticeAnthony CruzBusiness AdministrationBelen CruzLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsChristian CruzBusiness AdministrationJessenia Marie CruzTurfgrass ManagementJonathan CruzEarly Childhood EducationAnn Margareth Nunez CubeHealth ScienceJoshua Andrew Cuevas*Business AdministrationKassandra Sarai CuevasAdministration of JusticeAnely Curiel*Health ScienceArdeshir R. Dabir Babakan*Architectural TechnologyTrisha DavesBusiness AdministrationGlenn DavisLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyAudrea Villar DayaperaLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceOscar De AndaLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyMarcela Hernandez De Dios*SociologyClaudia De La CruzLiberal Arts: Math and Science
Claudia De La CruzSociologySergio David De La CruzAdministration of JusticeCarolina Eloisa De La HerranCommunication StudiesKayla De La PazBiologyKayla De La PazChemistryJorge De LeonChemistryYazzmine Veronica De LeonPsychologyJudith De Losada*Spanish
CLASS OF 2020
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.
Eduardo Gil
plEDGE/EDGE
Since 2017, plEDGE scholarships haveIncreased degree and
certificate attainment by
Increased student transfer to four-year colleges by
62 percent
70 percent
Judith De Losada*Administration of JusticeValeria DeandaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsRoman M. Delara Cazares, II**JournalismRoman M. Delara Cazares, II**Communication StudiesJessica DelgadilloBusiness AdministrationAdrian DelgadoBusiness AdministrationAlina Marie DelgadoKinesiologyAngel I. DelgadoComputer Information SystemsVictor DelgadoBusiness AdministrationSofia Delgado Jimenez**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAngelica Delval***PsychologyKaren Isabel DenizLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAdam Nicolas DennyStudio ArtsNoah Wells DeRossett**Business AdministrationMichael H. DevlinAlcohol and Drug StudiesDanielle DezarovEarly Childhood EducationDonovan Di Grandi*KinesiologyConsuelo Bernice DiazAdministration of JusticeConsuelo Bernice DiazLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsEfrain A. DiazBusiness AdministrationOmar DiazAdministration of JusticeRaul DiazTurfgrass ManagementSilvia Denise DiazPsychologyJesus Diaz RiosAdministration of JusticeHeros Diaz-CabreraAnthropologySeleste Genevieve Dinnyes**Child and Adolescent DevelopmentCody DoddRegistered NursingChristian DominguezAdministration of JusticeChristina Ann DominguezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDavid Dominguez***Health ScienceDavid Dominguez***KinesiologyEdgar Daniel DominguezKinesiologyHaleh DominguezPsychologyJennifer S. DominguezLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Maria DominguezLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMonica Yvette DoramePsychologyMonica Yvette DorameEarly Childhood EducationGrace DriggsLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesJennifer Marie Dring*Business AdministrationPhoenix Duarte-Commandeur*Political ScienceJulie K. DumasSociologyBrandon Drew Dunn***Registered NursingVictor Enrique DuranPsychologyKaela Britney DwinellBusiness Administration
Jeanina Mikhaela Dysiong**Health ScienceAustin EdelmanComputer ScienceAngelina EhrenzweigAccountingJumah Said EidBusiness AdministrationSayaff EidLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesCollin Elam*BiologyAdam Christopher EldertLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAdam Christopher EldertMathematicsEloise ElmoreLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJeannie EmersonRegistered NursingJonas M. EngelmannComputer ScienceErin EnnisBusiness AdministrationGlenn Everett EricksonPhysicsLinda Jeannette Ericson**PsychologyMariana EscatellSociologyMarie Antoinette Espejo*PsychologyMarie Antoinette Espejo*Alcohol and Drug StudiesMarie Antoinette Espejo*SociologyErick Eduardo EspinoEconomicsApril Raya EspinozaAdministration of JusticeCarlos A. Espinoza*Business AdministrationMelissa A. EspinozaJournalismYourgeliz Espinoza*Business AdministrationJillian Mae EspinuevaPolitical ScienceRashel Estrada*PsychologyRashel Estrada*SociologyRashel Estrada*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesJennifer Estrada AnguloHealth ScienceLucero A. Fabela BojorquezLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesLucero A. Fabela BojorquezPolitical ScienceAlexandria FajardoPsychologyJiu Nie FamRegistered NursingLori Rose FayAnthropologyLori Rose FayBusiness AdministrationKendal Joan Faynor**Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceChristina C. FelipeLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Christina C. FelipeEarly Childhood EducationLivan Felix**Film, TV and Electronic MediaPatricia Ann FelixEarly Childhood EducationNatalia Felix FelixLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsEvangelina Felix Osuna**Studio ArtsEvangelina Felix Osuna**Art HistoryVirginia Iliana Fernandez*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsLarissa Helena Schumann FerreiraRegistered Nursing
Mariah FerrerChild and Adolescent DevelopmentBianca FierroHistoryMatthew Scott Fischer***Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesBrandie Marie FloresApplications and Information SystemsFrancine Rene FloresPsychologyRikki Marina FloresBusiness AdministrationMarlen Flores PerezSociologyMelissa Flores PerezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsEduardo Gil FortisPolitical ScienceKymberli Caye FosterPolitical ScienceMaryam FotohifarVocational NursingMartha FrancoEarly Childhood EducationLisa M. Franklin**PsychologyLisa M. Franklin**SociologyStephen Cal FreaseLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsLeticia Fuentes*HistoryMaira Yicel Fuentes*SociologyRebecca FuentesBusiness AdministrationKarla Gabriela Fuentes ReyesSociologyKahlia Lynn GaineyBusiness AdministrationJulia GalarzaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAdriana Marie GallegosSociologyEmily GallegosLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsRamon Gallegos**Business AdministrationFernando Gallegos-Valades*Administration of JusticeTarcisio Ivan Gallo**Business AdministrationCash St. John Galloway***Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsSamantha GalpinLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDeanna Faith GamboaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsFrancis Lizbet GamezEarly Childhood EducationAaron Presley Garcia**PhysicsAmerica Lizbeth GarciaBusiness AdministrationBeatriz Y. GarciaAutomotive Technology
Cassandra Garcia**Business AdministrationCeleste Melissa GarciaPsychologyFrancisco GarciaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesFrank GarciaSociologyJacob GarciaMusicJacqueline GarciaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJessica GarciaRegistered NursingKassandra GarciaPsychologyKeanna GarciaPolitical ScienceKimberley Nicole GarciaPsychology
Kimberley Nicole GarciaLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceMariah Elizabeth GarciaHealth ScienceMayra GarciaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMelchor J. GarciaAdministration of JusticeNaomi GarciaAdministration of JusticeNathan Steven GarciaRegistered NursingRachelle Lyn Garcia*EnglishViviana Abigail Garcia***PsychologyViridiana Garcia EspinozaAdministration of JusticeViridiana Garcia EspinozaPolitical ScienceJacqueline Garcia RodriguezHistoryLeonardo Garcia-Guerra*KinesiologyMichael GardellComputer ScienceWilliam GarganHistoryTessa Jenee GarrettLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAmanda Lynn GarrisonAdministration of JusticeCaitlin L. GavinRegistered NursingCarolina GaytanEnglishManuel Emilio GilHistoryAnnmarie Nicole GioscioLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMichael William Gladish**Business AdministrationJenise Lee GleasonLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsIsabella Alexandra GomezSociologyJennifer Gomez*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJesus GomezAdministration of JusticeOctavio GomezLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesIsabella C GonzalesPsychologyJazmin Guadalupe GonzalesSociologyRodney G. GonzalesAlcolhol and Drug StudiesAna GonzalezHealth ScienceAna GonzalezCommunication StudiesBernice GonzalezEarly Childhood EducationCelsa Karmina GonzalezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Cristhian GonzalezAdministration of JusticeEddie GonzalezEnglishFabian Emanuel Esparza-GonzalezMathematicsGary GonzalezAccountingGladiz J. Gonzalez**Health ScienceHannah Gonzalez*Film, TV and Electronic MediaJessica GonzalezBusiness AdministrationJessica Yesenia GonzalezRegistered NursingJose GonzalezKinesiologyJose GonzalezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
José-Isaac GonzalezFilm, TV and Electronic MediaKathy GonzalezDigital Design and ProductionLuz Isabel GonzalezPsychologyLuz Isabel GonzalezSociologyNatalie GonzalezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsPatricia Renee GonzalezSociologyRicardo Gonzalez*Architectural TechnologySandra Marie Guico Gonzalez***Health ScienceVictor A. GonzalezBusiness AdministrationVictor Alphonso GonzalezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationWesley Xavier GonzalezKinesiologyJennyfer Gonzalez EstradaSociologyAna Ivette Gonzalez GomezAccountingBrandi Leilani GoochRegistered NursingJonathan Gorges***Computer Information SystemsDane Gottwald*MathematicsCarlos V. GracianoLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyChantel GrantKinesiologyGraciela Green***Administration of JusticeDeborah Anne Greenman**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsManuel GuadarramaHistoryManuel GuadarramaPolitical ScienceAngie Gudino**Administration of JusticeJared Isaac Guebara*MusicBenjamin GuerraLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsBenjamin GuerraEnglishAlejandra Guerrero***Business AdministrationJana Merie GuerreroLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Marciano GuerreroAir Conditioning and RefrigerationIvan Guerrero Lopez**Construction ManagementNikolas Andrew GuitronAdministration of JusticeJingya Guo***Health ScienceGiovanna Lauren GutierrezChild and Adolescent DevelopmentJoee GutierrezFire TechnologyJose Armando GutierrezBusiness AdministrationMartha GutierrezAccountingPamela Gutierrez***Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
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 Springs11625 West Drive
Temporary Palm Springs 1300 East Baristo Road
Palm Desert 43500 Monterey Avenue
Indio45524 Oasis Street
Mecca/Thermal 61120 Buchanan Street
Making Education Accessible
Paola Gutierrez*PsychologyRamon GutierrezBuilding and Energy SystemsRaquel Monique GutierrezAdministration of JusticeKaren E. Gutierrez SosaBusiness AdministrationAbraham I. GuzmanLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyMoises N. Guzman AnguloAdministration of JusticeCaroline Domingo HallPsychologyOlivia Rose HallEnglishVictoria Rachelle Hamilton**Registered NursingHunter Harger*Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceDestiny Brielle Hariston***PsychologyMelvin C. Harmon, Jr.Administration of JusticeDeborah Harrington-MuirEarly Childhood EducationDavid Allen Harris*Hospitality ManagementBritney A. HawkinsLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDeondre HawkinsCommunication StudiesKevin Jerome Hebb, Jr.EnglishRene Calixte Hebert*Computer ScienceRene Calixte Hebert*MathematicsMadison Mary Hefner*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJoana Henriquez LorenzoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsFrancisca I. HermosilloBusiness AdministrationAlexia Pearl Hernandez*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAlexis Gloria HernandezEarly Childhood EducationBrandon HernandezAdministration of JusticeCelia HernandezRegistered NursingCelia Destiny Hernandez**SociologyDaniel Chavez HernandezKinesiologyJavertt HernandezAdministration of JusticeJoanna HernandezPsychologyKarla Lizethe HernandezStudio ArtsMarlon HernandezBusiness AdministrationMonica HernandezPsychologyRaymond HernandezSociologyRaymond HernandezPsychologyRaymond HernandezAlcohol and Drug StudiesRebecca Noelle HernandezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsRobert Antonio Hernandez***EnglishSergio Enrique HernandezPsychologyShalymar S. HernandezHealth ScienceJessica Lizbeth Hernandez BaltazarChild and Adolescent DevelopmentIsidro Hernandez Gutierrez*Culinary ManagementErik Hernandez TecuapachoBusiness AdministrationSebastian Hernandez-CastroCommunication StudiesGilbert Hernandez, Jr.Computer ScienceGilbert Hernandez, Jr.MathematicsChristian David HerreraAdministration of Justice
Jessica Marie Herrera*PsychologyMareni Yasmin HerreraLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsYael Hezkiya*Registered NursingYael Hezkiya*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesKimberly A. HibbitsPlant ScienceJade HickmanStudio ArtsKiviok C. HightBusiness AdministrationOscar Alfredo Higuera Perez*Political SciencePatrick Noah HilbunHistoryAndrea A. HinesPsychologyDavia Hines*Business AdministrationColton R. HodgeHistoryBrianna Elizabeth HogueHealth ScienceRussell HolguinBusiness AdministrationRicky HuangHealth ScienceRachel HudgensLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJose Luis HuertaStudio ArtsEmmanuel Elijah HuescaEnglishAndrea Rita HughesKinesiologyKarsyn Sarita Hughes*Communication StudiesCheryl Ann Hunter*Communication StudiesJennifer HutchisonBusiness AdministrationGuadalupe IglesiasCulinary ManagementAngela InglisPsychologyJavier D. IniguezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationErin Irby-DeyampertRegistered NursingLauren Nicole Irvin*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsKaho Ishibashiri*Hospitality ManagementPatrick Donald Jacobs*Computer ScienceBriana Marie JandtLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMaria Jaramillo*EnglishSwami Vijay JeetanPsychologySwami Vijay JeetanAdministration of JusticeDanielle Yeager JefferyHealth ScienceChristina Monique Jeffredo*Political ScienceJustin M. Jenkins*Architectural TechnologyHeidi A. Jensen*Business AdministrationLuis JimenezMathematicsStephanie JimenezAdministration of JusticeMonica Arisbeth Jimenez Jaime***Business AdministrationAraceli Jimenez-Alonzo*KinesiologyAshley Dale-Marie JohnsonBusiness AdministrationDominique Angelica JohnsonBusiness AdministrationHannah Jeanne JohnsonLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJared Nathanial JohnsonLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDedrick Jones*Health ScienceAmber Juarez*JournalismArthur James JuarezBusiness AdministrationArthur James JuarezHospitality ManagementLlovana JulianBusiness AdministrationDaisuke KamiokaKinesiologyJonathan K. KardosStudio ArtsJenifer KasabovPsychologyDanyal KaziPolitical ScienceDavid Anthony KeeseePsychology
Uma Jay KerkarLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAmy Caroline KhouryPsychologyTikva Simone Kindle***Registered NursingKayla KirályPsychologyRachiel Anne KirarLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsBrittany KocourBusiness AdministrationJoshua William Kroll*PsychologyJunna Kubo**Hospitality ManagementSally KwanPsychologyAnthony Ladao***KinesiologyKiara Egypt LafontantEnglishRamila Lamgade*Business AdministrationGelsey Landa-UribeCulinary ManagementChristopher LandellsBusiness AdministrationAlexander Clay LandryEarly Childhood EducationRiley Elizabeth Lane**MathematicsChristian Julian Aaron LaraSociologyJesus Omar LaraArchitectural TechnologyMiriam Lara*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsEricka Lara RuizPsychologyMegan Leigh LarsenRegistered NursingFelix Lasheras, Jr.*SociologyFelix Lasheras, Jr.*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesStephanie Amy Lavariega*Business AdministrationMay Lawrence*Environmental ScienceHeather Marie LawsonEarly Childhood EducationGiang Thi Tra Le**Studio ArtsTu Anh Le*Hospitality ManagementWilliam D. Leach***Liberal Arts: Business and TechnologyIsamar Odalis Leal LuceroArchitectural TechnologyVerenicé LedezmaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsBrandun LeeAdministration of JusticeIvy Lee**Business AdministrationMaruie Nicole Lemmon*Registered NursingEsmeralda Lemus EspinozaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesJuan LeonEnvironmental HorticultureLaura Fernanda Leon MartinezLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceTrevor Daniel LevensPsychologyChristopher LewisLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsRichard Libretti***Political ScienceJustin Anthony LiceaLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyDennis Warren LightfootAlcohol and Drug StudiesAndrew Guillermo Limon*PsychologyVictor M. Limon, IIIPsychologyFrancine Judith LinaresLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceRamiro Linares RodarteLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsLindsay Lira**Health ScienceAnaly Lizarraga Guerrero*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesVanessa Loeffler**Administration of JusticeRoberto F. LomeliAdministration of JusticeFatima Lomeli-Ramos**SociologyAdam J. LopezLiberal 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 thatchallenge 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
& 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. LopezNatural ResourcesBianca LopezTheatre ArtsCarlo Donny LopezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCarlos Antonio LopezEnglishCassandra LopezBusiness AdministrationDaisy Samatha LopezAdministration of JusticeDean LopezCulinary ManagementDenise LopezSociologyFrances LopezSociologyFrances LopezAdministration of JusticeGabriella B. Lopez*Business AdministrationGardenia Lopez*EconomicsGeovany LopezCulinary ManagementGiselle LopezAdministration of JusticeJennifer Emma LopezCulinary ManagementJovani LopezPsychologyMarlene LopezHistorySeidy LopezPsychologyTracy LopezGeneral BusinessValeria LopezPsychologyYadira LopezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAnna Crystal Lopez EstradaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesNathan Lopez FloresCulinary ManagementLuis Enrique Lopez RamirezComputer Information SystemsKimberly Lopez Silva*PsychologyDavid Lopez-Garcia**EnglishPablo Lopez-Martinez**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCindy Michelle Lopez-SotoLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesBruno Lopez-Vega***JournalismJose J. Lopez, Jr.Business AdministrationSandra LoredoChild and Adolescent DevelopmentGuadalupe LoyaAdministration of JusticeCosme Humberto Lozano, IIIDigital Design and ProductionMariana Lucero*Global StudiesYan Ma**Business AdministrationMegan Isaabella MacielHealth ScienceSamantha Macuixtle-CastroMathematicsArron Douglas Maddy***SociologyEduardo MadrigalFire TechnologyKyle MaereanMathematicsAlysha Marie MagallanBusiness AdministrationFabiola MaganaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsFabiola MaganaHealth ScienceIvan MaganaKinesiologySergio E. MaganaAdministration of JusticeAbraham Magana FernandezKinesiologyMonique Cazandra MagbuhatHealth ScienceAnne Rein Patrice Malapit***Business AdministrationDiana MaldonadoMathematicsDiana MaldonadoComputer ScienceJonathan MaldonadoJournalismRosalinda MaldonadoRegistered NursingUlises MaldonadoAdministration of Justice
Genesis Maldonado RamirezEarly Childhood EducationKaitlin MaletteHealth ScienceAhmad Hammad MalikBusiness AdministrationChristopher MalmbergTurfgrass ManagementBrianna Elise MaloneyTheatre ArtsCaleb ManchaRegistered NursingTracey G. ManjarrezPsychologyMaricela Manjarrez SotoSociologyAndrew MarquezBusiness AdministrationChristina Marie MarquezHealth ScienceLourdes MarronBusiness AdministrationDaniel Anthony MarrujoMathematicsAlyssa MartinLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCeleste MartinLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJasmine Lisett MartinKinesiologyZia MartinPsychologyDenise MartinezLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyDenise MartinezBusiness AdministrationEdwin MartinezEnvironmental HorticultureEdwin MartinezTurfgrass ManagementErica De Lara MartinezLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyGabriana Andrea Martinez*Business AdministrationHugo MartinezPsychologyLexy Marie MartinezAdministration of JusticeNathan Ryan MartinezAdministration of JusticeClaudia Martinez CalderonEarly Childhood EducationJose Maria Martinez Jimenez*Business AdministrationAna Gabriela Martinez Munoz*Health ScienceAna Gabriela Martinez Munoz*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesSamuel Martinez RafaelHistoryIsai Martinez Rios***PsychologyIsai Martinez Rios***SociologyMaryssa Martinez-TorresKinesiologyEric Matossian***Air Conditioning and RefrigerationViridiana MayorgaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsTaylor Jean MaytonMathematicsJessica Louise McCartneyStudio ArtsAidan McDermottHistoryDerek Richard McGowanAlcolhol and Drug StudiesMichael McGuire***General BusinessCade McKelvey*GeographyCourtney Lynn McLuckie***Digital Design and ProductionAustyn James McMurtryPsychologyAvante McSwainKinesiologyPaolo MedinaBusiness AdministrationRayann Elka Menyil Lena Terria MedinaPsychologySergio Mejia***Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesEvelin G. Mejia TorresPsychologyGuadalupe C. MelendresHistoryAngelique Marie Melendrez*PsychologyJohnny Lara MenaAutomotive TechnologyVanessa Mendez-Villa*Business AdministrationBenjamin Mendez, Jr.Administration of JusticeAverie Hannah MendozaAdministration of Justice
Mitzi Viviana MendozaLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceMarlet Mendoza VargasBusiness AdministrationArnulfo Mendoza, Jr.Business AdministrationMariah Ruth MerazBusiness AdministrationJasmin Concepcion MercadoBusiness AdministrationSarah Belin Dominguez Merritt*Registered NursingRiley MeyerBiologyCindy J. MezaVocational NursingIrieanna Meza*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesRicardo MezaAdministration of JusticeArmando Meza, Jr.Fire TechnologyLeanna M. MikeBusiness AdministrationJennifer Arlyn MillanPolitical ScienceJellie Ann Mineses*KinesiologyErik-Rubern Ishmael MirandaBusiness AdministrationAlana Mittleman*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAlexis Molina Gonzalez**Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMarilyn MoncadaLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceYoana MontanoPolitical ScienceCamille Nicole MontemayorAccountingCamille Nicole MontemayorBusiness AdministrationMarisol MontemayorSociologyKevin Mauricio MonterrozaBusiness AdministrationVictoria Marie MontesEarly Childhood EducationMarina MontezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJackelyn Carmen MontoyaAdministration of JusticeJohn MookHistoryAlec MooreComputer ScienceAshley Joan MooreRegistered NursingKasey L. MooreCommunication StudiesPaxton Caroline Moore**Studio ArtsMichael Perez MoraFire TechnologyArturo MoralesPsychologyBrennan David MoralesBusiness AdministrationDionny Carlos MoralesLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesElva A. MoralesSociologyGraciela Morales*Business AdministrationMarisela MoralesPsychologySeth David MoralesPsychologyAdrian Morales PichardoAdministration of JusticeStephanie Marie MoranAdministration of JusticeNilda S. Moran-MottaBusiness AdministrationSophia Morayla**HistoryAreli Victoria MorenoAdministration of JusticeJordan MorenoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJorge Rodriguez MorenoPsychologyElena Sofia MoroAnthropologyTomas Walter Morriello***Administration of JusticeMalina Kwang MorrisLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsSavannah Rose MorrisEnglishMarissa MorrowPsychologyMichael Daniel MottesheardPolitical ScienceAndres MoyaBusiness Administration
Danae Haidee MoyaRegistered NursingLogan Charles MoyerRegistered NursingMykenzie Ruth MoyleAdministration of JusticeGaojie MuAutomotive TechnologyMarco MujicaPhysicsMarco MujicaMathematicsLeonel MunguiaKinesiologyBlanca P. Muniz BustosBusiness AdministrationDenyce Michelle Munoz*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesDenyce Michelle Munoz*Business AdministrationIsaac Noel MunozBusiness AdministrationKelly E. MunozPsychologyGerardo MuñozBusiness AdministrationGerardo MuñozHospitality ManagementAlexandra MurilloLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsChristian Manriquez MurilloBusiness AdministrationSamuel Murillo NovoaAgriculture Plant ScienceAbigain N. QuinteroAdministration of JusticeEric NaberLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMichael David Najar*Digital Design and ProductionJulie Bridget Nalubwama*Business AdministrationMarian Nasrallah**Early Childhood EducationHarrison Scott Nation*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMichael NavaLiberal Arts: Math and Science
Rosa Isela NavarroEarly Childhood EducationRuth NavarroFilm, TV and Electronic MediaKiranah Furnari Nelson**Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesBreanna NewmanPsychologyShayla Newman***HistorySamuel Aaron NewsomLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyTruc NguyenBusiness AdministrationGeorge Nicholas, III**Political ScienceAna Sugey Nieto BarriosRegistered NursingAmanda NolanPolitical ScienceMaria D. NordinPsychologyKaleb L. NortridgeBusiness AdministrationBrenda NunezVocational NursingJason NunezEnglishJesus Nunez*JournalismJuan Daniel NunezBusiness AdministrationErika NuñezEarly Childhood EducationMelany Lizbeth Nunez LopezLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceExequiel Nuno Perez**ChemistryExequiel Nuno Perez**MathematicsExequiel Nuño Perez**BiologyMonica Imazu NylandLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesCayla O’BrienPsychologyShaelyn O’BrienAutomotive TechnologyNancy OcguedaStudio Arts
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.
Faculty of the Year
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.
Erica De Lara OlaldePsychologyChristopher Olguin*PsychologyBianka V. Olivas-Guevara*Business AdministrationAlejandro Oliveros*Administration of JusticeBrian OpperFilm, TV and Electronic MediaSteve OrdazHistoryIsabella OrellanoEarly Childhood EducationKatie OrmistonStudio ArtsJacqueline OrozcoKinesiologyRose Jazmin OrozcoStudio ArtsDiego OrtegaAdministration of JusticeSalma OrtegaSociologySonia Ortega**Digital Design and ProductionKarime Ortiz Castillo*Early Childhood EducationYulissa Ortiz-InzunzaPsychologyFelicia Unique OsborneLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesBryce Andrew OsmanLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyEmil Joseph Pacelli*Administration of JusticeNelida Yesenia Pacheco Olivas**AccountingCesar Benjamin PadillaPsychologyJulian PadillaPsychologyLaura Diane PadillaBusiness AdministrationItzel B. Padilla Padilla*Business AdministrationCarrie Lin Padojino***Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesJoel PalafoxBusiness Administration
Eliel PalmaStudio ArtsEliel PalmaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJames PandoBusiness AdministrationJesse PantaleonAdministration of JusticeElena Gabrielle Papp***EnglishSomi ParkHospitality ManagementLuis A. Parra GarciaPhysicsChristopher Walters Patterson*Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceCheyana Carlena PayanAlcohol and Drug StudiesFelicita PaytonLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAshley Peacock***MusicPuwanai Peksrichai*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesPuwanai Peksrichai*Business AdministrationVanessa Luna PeralesLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAnthony PerezPsychologyArlis Elivia PerezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJuan Jesus Perez Business Administration Juan Jesus PerezLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyKassandra Delfina Perez*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsNicole Aurora PerezBusiness AdministrationMonica Perez Bravo**Studio ArtsJorge Alberto Pérez Cárdenas*Music
Oscar Perez PardoKinesiologyBrenda Perez-GarciaSociologyNancy Milagro PerlaAnthropologyBriana Jean PfalzgraffRegistered NursingNhu Huynhquynh Pham**BiologyEsmeralda Ines PhelpsLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesWilliam E. PhelpsBusiness AdministrationDouglas Stewart PhillipsMusicMichelle Pichardo Munoz**PhysicsMichelle Pichardo Munoz**Liberal Arts: Math and ScienceMichelle Pichardo Munoz**MathematicsMelissa Abigail Pilgrim*Culinary ManagementChristine F. PimentelAdministration of JusticeAlberto Pinela, Jr.**SociologyChristopher R. PlasseConstruction ManagementRosalio PlataAdministration of JusticeSaul PompaPolitical ScienceEvelyn Rose PonceLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceRuben Ponce*Studio ArtsHayley Marie PorrasHealth ScienceVanessa Porras***Health ScienceKendra Susan PrattLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyJoseph Price*Business AdministrationDeborah Lynn Prock*Early Childhood EducationAli QaziPhilosophyKaren QuestLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsIrene Catary QuevedoBusiness AdministrationMaricella Elise QuinteroPsychologyJoseph Mario Quintero JimenezArchitectural TechnologyFabian Quiroz*Business AdministrationJuan Manuel Raffo*PhysicsReed RamhoffBusiness AdministrationAna Maria RamirezPsychologyAnthony N. RamirezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCaryn Janice RamirezHealth ScienceDaniela Ramirez**Health ScienceEdna Crystal RamirezPsychologyEdna Crystal RamirezLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyEnrique Ramirez*Business AdministrationEsther Ramirez**PsychologyMichelle M. RamirezBusiness AdministrationNorissa Elaine Ramirez**Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesPaloma Ramirez**Fire TechnologyYadira Munguia RamirezChild and Adolescent DevelopmentDulce Yaquelin Ramirez CastilloPsychologyRamon Ramirez RamosFilm, TV and Electronic MediaRamon Ramirez RamosJournalismIgnacio Fidencio Ramirez TinocoPhysicsBrenda Stephanie RamosRegistered NursingChristian Ron RaquelFilm, TV and Electronic MediaAdrian RecioEnglishGabriel James ReeskeBusiness Administration Solana RehneDigital Design and ProductionPhoenix Reina-BazanCulinary Management
Emily R. ReitmeierLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesKaylamarie Rendon**SociologyCelida ReyesLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMatthew Jacob ReyesAdministration of JusticeJose De Jesus Reyes HernandezBusiness AdministrationJordan D. RiceLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDarla Richberg**Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesNora RigualRegistered NursingLizeth RinconRegistered NursingSalvador RinconRegistered NursingStephanie RiosRegistered NursingCariza RiveraLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesIris Loriana RiveraPsychology Iris Loriana RiveraSociologyJorge M. RiveraPsychologyKevin Dair RiveraHistoryMaria F. RiveraLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsPriscila RiveraPolitical ScienceReanna RiveraPsychologyReanna RiveraLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsRichard Roark-MalloryCommunication StudiesLauren Frances Annice Robinson**Administration of JusticeDarnell H. Robinson, IIRegistered NursingVictoria Desiree RochaEnglishAndres Zeferino Rodriguez*PsychologyBrianna RodriguezPsychologyDalilah RodriguezBusiness AdministrationElizabeth RodriguezPolitical ScienceGustavo RodriguezKinesiologyGustavo RodriguezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsJimmy RodriguezHealth ScienceLaura Patricia RodriguezPsychologyLaura Patricia RodriguezBusiness AdministrationLilyanna E. RodriguezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMaricruz RodriguezLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMarisela Rodriguez*Business AdministrationSaray G. RodriguezRegistered NursingTeresa RodriguezSociologyVictoria Christine RodriguezTheatre ArtsWendy RodriguezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCarlos Osvaldo Rodriguez AyonAgriculture BusinessMirna E. Rodriguez FloresLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMirna E. Rodriguez FloresPsychologyUlisses Rodriguez-FrancoPsychologyNeyda G. Rodriguez-Loo*SociologyFroilan Rodriguez, Jr.SociologyFroilan Rodriguez, Jr. PsychologyMaria Elena RojasEarly Childhood EducationVanessa RojasLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesKarina RomanEarly Childhood EducationMiguel J. RomanBusiness AdministrationSheila Pilar Roman**Studio Arts
Adam RomeroLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAlexandra RomeroLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAshley R. Romero*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsIver RomeroArchitectural TechnologyFernando Romero, IIIAutomotive TechnologyChristian Ron RaquelFilm, TV and Electronic MediaBrianna RonquilloSociologyJessyka Rosado*PsychologyChristina RosalesHealth ScienceJose De Jesus RosalesLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsLucas Octavio RosalesLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsYesenia Rosales*Liberal Arts: Business and TechnologyYesenia Rosales*Business AdministrationSamantha RoseBusiness AdministrationRyan Michael RoverLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsKevin Rowe*Computer Information SystemsAnthony Marcel Wade RozellPolitical ScienceHazelyn Nadeen Abella RubeteTheatre ArtsRicky Elijah RuedaGeographyKeisha Renee Ruiz*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesKimberly RuizAdministration of JusticeLiliana RuizAdministration of JusticeMario RuizBusiness AdministrationRachel L. RuizEnglishMayte Ruiz Garcia*AccountingSandra Ruiz GonzalezBusiness AdministrationLeslie Ruiz-MunozLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsSebastian Ruiz-RiveraBusiness AdministrationDenae Elyse Ruppert*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsKobe Lamar RushingLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyBonnie S. RussellComputer Information SystemsNathan Brian Russell*MusicAnnette Ruvalcaba*KinesiologyMiguel Ruvalcaba*Hospitality ManagementMiguel Ruvalcaba*Computer Information SystemsNicholas SabolDigital Design and ProductionJennifer Elaine SackettRegistered NursingLizeth Sajuan*PsychologyStephanie SalasVocational NursingAlexander Salazar**SpanishJuan Roberto Salazar-TorresMusicJessica SaldanaBusiness AdministrationJulia Janina Saldana*Business AdministrationLeslie A. SalgadoPsychologyRena SalgadoLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyAnai SalinasAdministration of JusticeJezreel G. Salinas*Computer ScienceGraham SalisburyBusiness AdministrationJoseph SalisburyBusiness AdministrationKelly E. SalisburyEarly Childhood Education
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.
Faculty of the Year
Virtual Commencement Student Speakers
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.
Seiri Samaguey ChavezLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsChristina Elise SamaniegoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsSharon Marie SamanoLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesEstefania Sambrano*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCarmelita SanchezHospitality ManagementGilbert SanchezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationIsabella Sanchez***EnglishIsrael Sanchez*Administration of JusticeJennifer Nicole SanchezSociologyLupe SanchezLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMonique Suzanne SanchezStudio ArtsRuben Isaiah SanchezHistorySheila Espereanza SanchezBusiness AdministrationTanya Daisy SanchezBusiness AdministrationAmerica Josselyne Sanchez MezaEarly Childhood EducationEdgar Sanchez OrdazAdministration of JusticeMaricela SandovalTheatre ArtsSamantha SantoyoCommunication StudiesWakako SatoLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAmanda I. ScaleroRegistered NursingMitchell SchlickenmayerLiberal Arts: Math and Science
Christina SchneiderChemistryChristina SchneiderBiologyJessica SchulteFire TechnologyLoren Ashly SchwartzBusiness AdministrationBen SchwimmerTheatre ArtsGrace Elayne SealsLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsPhillip SegalFilm, TV and Electronic MediaSally SeguraBusiness AdministrationLuisangel SerratoBusiness AdministrationAdriana Sevilla ReyesLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAlexander Douglas SextonAdministration of JusticeSean W. N. SeymourTheatre ArtsMaha ShahadehBusiness AdministrationKimberly Sue SheltonBusiness AdministrationJustine ShewmakeVocational NursingMark Ryan ShiversHealth ScienceKelsee ShriverBusiness AdministrationJohn David Shrum, Jr.Automotive TechnologyAnthony Michael SiegandLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsDarrien D. SilvaPsychologyDarrien D. SilvaAlcohol and Drug StudiesDarrien D. SilvaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesEric Robert SilvaGeneral BusinessJulieta SilvasRegistered Nursing
Rebecca S. Silverberg**PsychologyAshley Singleton-ComfortLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceErika Noel SipePsychologyJanet Velentina Sixtos*Administration of JusticeBradford P. SmithHistoryAngelo Solis**Administration of JusticeKaren Solis*EnglishJose Solorzano, Jr.*KinesiologyEmma Elizabeth SorensonHistoryAriana SotoKinesiologyCesar Soto*Computer ScienceCesar Soto*PhysicsCesar Soto*MathematicsRonson Kelikoa Isamu Souza*SociologyThalinphat SriarunLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceFrederick Clark StaehlePsychologyMeon’Sha L. StallworthComputer Information SystemsValerie Stalma***Early Childhood EducationCody M. SteeleLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesSimone Nicole Steger*Early Childhood EducationSarah Christina Stephenson*Health ScienceMichelle Stojanovic**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsAmanda StoneHealth ScienceKeanu James Stoneburner***Psychology
Robyn Striplin***Culinary ManagementRenee Viviana SuarezStudio ArtsGiselle Suárez-Torres*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesGregorio Sustaita-RinconBusiness AdministrationAlejandra G. TabaldoEarly Childhood EducationChristina M. TaboadaRegistered NursingJessica TambingonRegistered NursingMinh Thao Uyen Tang*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsMelissa Tanori-JonesBusiness AdministrationMiney TapiaHealth ScienceSavannah Yvonne Tapia MoralesPolitical ScienceErica TarangoSociologyYesenia Tecaxco***Communication StudiesPaul Vincent TennantBusiness AdministrationJoshua Michael ThompsonRegistered NursingElias Stefano Tiso***Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsElias Stefano Tiso***MathematicsMarco Antonio Tiznado DiazBiologyJada TolandKinesiologyRicardo Tong, Jr.Business AdministrationHunter Angelo TorresLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesLuis TorresLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsNicholas Anthony TorresMusic
Laniher Ramon Torrez AguileraKinesiologyLaniher Ramon Torrez AguileraLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAylin Nicole TostadoSociologyAndrew Sam TranBusiness AdministrationMarina Trejo-BernalPsychologyMarina Trejo-BernalLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesMarina Trejo-BernalEarly Childhood EducationAnthony Micheal TringaleRegistered NursingPaulina Kristine Gaddi TrinidadVocational NursingJaymi Kaetlyn Triplett***SociologyRoy Triplett**Air Conditioning and RefrigerationDestiny TrumbleLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceCarlos Alberto Umana MasisKinesiologyOscar Rene Urias-Agular**KinesiologyErik F. Uribe**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsErik F. Uribe**Turfgrass ManagementErik F. Uribe**Environmental HorticultureJoshua Lopez UribePsychologySelina Magdalena UribeBusiness AdministrationElisa G. Uribe Limon*Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsQuennie De Guzman UrsuaLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesKristianne Uytiepo**Registered Nursing
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Scott Thomas Vadeboncoeur*Registered NursingJulissa Catalina ValadezPolitical ScienceAndres ValdezBusiness AdministrationMichael A. ValdezFilm, TV and Electronic MediaVictor Manuel Valdez*Business AdministrationSendy Valdez ArevaloHealth ScienceDaniel ValdiviaLiberal Arts: Business and TechnologyDaniel ValdiviaBusiness AdministrationAlejandra Valencia TrujilloAdministration of JusticeErik ValenzuelaKinesiologyEstefania ValenzuelaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsPatricia Borbon Valenzuela*SociologyPriscilla J. Nunez ValenzuelaPsychologyYessenia ValenzuelaPsychologyKevin Isaac Valenzuela-Areyan**Hospitality ManagementKevin Isaac Valenzuela-Areyan**Business AdministrationYesenia Sanchez VallePsychologyAngela K. Valle GaxiolaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities, and CommunicationsArelly M. VallejoDigital Design and ProductionJorge Antonio Vallejo-LopezPhilosophyMackenzie VanHealth Science
Angelita VargasVocational NursingJose H. VargasAir Conditioning and RefrigerationJuan Manuel VargasPsychologyMarisol Jasmine Vargas-CoytSociologyMarisol Jasmine Vargas-CoytPsychologyAlexa VasquezFilm, TV and Electronic MediaFernando Vazquez**BiologyLaura Jimenez VazquezRegistered NursingTania Esmeralda VazquezTheatre ArtsJessica Vazquez RomanRegistered NursingAlexus VegaAdministration of JusticeDolores Gloria VegaPsychologyCynthia L. Velarde ToledoVocational NursingHazael Velazquez OsorioBusiness AdministrationSusanna Amber Velez*PsychologySammy Venegas, Jr.SociologySelenia Jazmin VerdugoSociologyTeresa Verdugo CastroEarly Childhood EducationElizabeth Veyna**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMarlen Vidal AyalaAdministration of JusticeZafiro Vidal Sarabia*Culinary ManagementArcelia Ariel VidaniaChild and Adolescent DevelopmentAngelique Andrea Villa*Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesKayla Ihilani VillaPsychology
Nyssa VillarrealEnglishJomarie Miller ViloriaPsychologyCristopher Bryan Vivian LopezBusiness AdministrationBrielle WalkerLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsCyrstal WalkerPsychologyLaura Walker*Elementary TeacherAlecia Walstrum**Computer Information SystemsAnthony Michael WardLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsFrances R. WashingtonBusiness AdministrationAustinn WeaverKinesiologyRebecca J. WebbLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesRebecca J. WebbPsychologyMaria R. WellardEarly Childhood EducationMorgan Rene Wellman-KuhnAnthropologyMorgan Rene Wellman-KuhnHistoryAmanda Hansen West***Film, TV and Electronic MediaAlyson White, Jr.AccountingRussell E. White, Jr.Business AdministrationSadie Christina Whitfield*EnglishSadie Christina Whitfield*MusicKasia Lynn Williams*Registered NursingMark Williams*Alcohol and Drug StudiesRyan Scott WilliamsCommunication Studies
Stephanee Lynnette WilliamsHealth ScienceAaron Willms**PsychologyAlexandra WilloughbyEarly Childhood EducationCaroline Marie Wilmovsky*Administration of JusticeNoah Tyree WilsonAdministration of JusticeLisa WolfePsychologyDiana Heather WongPsychologyLuther WoodSpanishAndrew Wright*Business AdministrationMinh Son Hanh Bao XaBusiness AdministrationJoy YaghoubianLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesGuadalupe Jordan YanezHealth ScienceGuadalupe Jordan YanezPolitical ScienceDavid Yang*Registered NursingMorgan YatesPsychologyEliza A. YeeAdministration of JusticeKaren Mariah YescasEnglishKevin S. YzaguirreCulinary ManagementGabriel ZamoraBusiness AdministrationMatthew ZamoraBusiness AdministrationDaisy Zamora RiosHistoryGenaro Zamora RodriguezConstruction ManagementAnahi Zamora-ZaldivarLiberal Arts: Math and ScienceDiana Gabriela ZaragozaPsychologyViviana Zavala**Liberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and Communications
Yareli ZavalaEarly Childhood EducationKenia Carolina Zavala RegaladoBiologyKenia Carolina Zavala RegaladoChemistryJuan ZazuetaPhysicsJuan ZazuetaPolitical ScienceJuan ZazuetaMathematicsLitzy Zazueta Cazarez**PsychologyJoel ZendejasAdministration of JusticeDaisy Zendejas-MedelLiberal Arts: Social and Behavioral SciencesAna Karina ZepedaAdministration of JusticeJazmin ZepedaEarly Childhood EducationMarisela ZepedaLiberal Arts: Arts, Humanities and CommunicationsMarissa E. ZepedaGeneral BusinessMarissa E. ZepedaHospitality ManagementYoonus Zhu**MathematicsBrandon J. ZwienerLiberal Arts: Business and Technology
College of the Desert Foundation
FOUNDATION
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
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
Enriching the student experienceSupporting student success
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:
Diversity at College of the Desert
Canada
Columbia
Chile
China
Cuba
El Salvador
France
Guatemala
India
Iran
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Mexico
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Thailand
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Ryan Michael AblesField RangerMark Alvidrez AbreuAir Conditioning and RefrigerationJulio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Pest Management TechnicianJulio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Agriculture Irrigation TechnicianJulio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Turfgrass ManagementJulio Ceasar Aguilar Hernandez Environmental HorticultureChristina Miranda AguirreAccountingChristina Miranda AguirreHuman Resource GeneralistAlexandrea Leahna AlarconVocational NursingAbraham Alatorre GilTurfgrass ManagementNatanael Angel AlcantarBasic Fire FighterJuan Carlos AlvaradoArborist TechnicianStanley AlvarezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherErnesto Alvarez-GuzmanTurfgrass ManagementDouglas AmmarAlcohol and Drug StudiesRamiro AraujoAir Conditioning and RefrigerationMelissa ArguelloEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherRuben ArjonaBasic Fire FighterOlympia ArmentaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAllison AscaniAlcohol and Drug StudiesZaida L. AvilaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAndrea Aviles AvilesBuilding Automation ControlBianca Isabel AvilesEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherEthan A. AvonSteering, Suspension and AlignmentChristian Paul Malbas AzariasVocational NursingLaura BaezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherIxchell G. BarcenasEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherVarsenik Barseghyan AdamianAccountingLizette BatemanVocational NursingAna BecerrilEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherOscar Beltran Garcia EduardoLandscape and Irrigation TechnicianOscar Beltran Garcia EduardoArborist TechnicianMarisabel Aguirre BenavidezBasic Culinary ArtsMarisabel Aguirre BenavidezIntermediate Culinary ArtsMarisabel Aguirre BenavidezCulinary ManagementBryan BernalBasic Fire FighterPaul BernalBasic Fire FighterEdward H. BerumenAir Conditioning and RefrigerationTravis Scott BrownBasic Fire FighterTrevor Robert BrownBasic Fire FighterHarmony Keilani BucktonIntermediate Culinary ArtsJasmin Lea BurdenAlcohol and Drug StudiesElizabeth Ann BurgonAccountingMikle D. ButcherAlcohol and Drug StudiesBrett ButteAccountingKristtian Caballero Building Inspection TechnologyKevin Cabrera RodriguezAir Conditioning and Refrigeration
Angelica CalderonEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJose Manuel CalderonHuman Resource GeneralistAlexa Karina CamachoEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJose CamachoHeat PumpsJose CamachoResidential Gas HeatingJose CamachoAir Conditioning and RefrigerationYazmin CambronAdministration of JusticeSteven CardenasPest Management TechnicianSteven CardenasArborist Technician
Steven CardenasLandscape and Irrigation TechnicianSteven CardenasTurfgrass Management TechnicianSteven CardenasTurfgrass ManagementSteven CardenasEnvironmental HorticultureDominick CardilloAlcohol and Drug StudiesAbigail H. Carranza JuarezEarly Childhood Education TeacherAbigail H. Carranza JuarezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAngelica CarrilloFire TechnologyKorina Castillo-MancillaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherFrancisca T. Cazares*Early Childhood Education Associate TeacherFrancisca T. Cazares*Early Childhood Education TeacherAndres Ceja ZepedaBuilding Inspection TechnologyGiovanni Javier CelayaGeneral BusinessNoemi CeledonEarly Childhood Education TeacherNoemi CeledonEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherHugo O. CentenoCommercial Gas HeatingHugo O. CentenoBuilding Automation ControlJose A. CervantesSmall BusinessJackeline Q. ChaidezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherEdhiza Chavez GastelumEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherEstaphenie CloughAlcohol and Drug StudiesLucas Asron CochranAutomotive Engine ManagementMichael E. ColbyAlcohol and Drug StudiesJoshua Xavier Colon-RiveraAir Conditioning and RefrigerationLuis A. ContrerasHuman Resource Generalist Luis A. ContrerasRetail ManagementEdgar Orlando Corado TapiaBasic Fire FighterMaria CoronaEarly Childhood Education Teacher
Yolanda CoronaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherYolanda CoronaEarly Childhood Education TeacherYolanda CoronaEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherJennifer CorralesEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJoanna Marie CortezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAlissa M CressAlcohol and Drug Studies
Holly Ann CrutchfieldEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAnthony Joseph CruzGeneral Business
Gerardo DavalosBasic Fire FighterNicholas DavisFitness SpecialistSarah May DavisVocational NursingDiego Alexander DelaoPower Generation and DistributionMichael DevlinAlcohol and Drug StudiesJackelyn DiazEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherItzel K. Diaz AndradeAlcohol and Drug StudiesIsaac Diaz-DiazFire TechnologyMonica Yvette DorameEarly Childhood Education TeacherMonica Yvette DorameEarly Childhood Education Site SupervisorMonica Yvette DorameEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherRayna DoughertyEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherCarrie E. DriggsEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherGrace DriggsEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherGrace Mary DukeEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJulie K. DumasEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAngelina EhrenzweigAccountingCarla C. ElizarrarasBusiness Information Worker-ManagerCarla C. ElizarrarasBusiness Information Worker Rogelio EscobarAir Conditioning and RefrigerationJesus Antonio EseberreBasic Culinary ArtsLiliana EspanaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherMaria Antoinette EspejoAlcohol and Drug StudiesJarod Gordon FarrinGeneral Automotive ServiceJarod Gordon FarrinSteering, Suspension and AlignmentJarod Gordon FarrinBrakesJarod Gordon FarrinAutomotive Air ConditioningReginaldo FelixEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAlex FloresArborist Technician
Alex FloresPest Management TechnicianAlex FloresTurfgrass Management TechnicianAlex FloresLandscape and Irrigation TechnicianAna FloresVocational NursingCarla FloresAlcohol and Drug StudiesRaul FloresBuilding Inspection TechnologyViana FloresEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherFrank D. Flores, Jr.Pest Management Technician
Daisy Flores-PerezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherEliza FooteDesert EcologistEliza FooteField RangerTarcisio Ivan GalloAdministration of JusticeTarcisio Ivan GalloGeneral BusinessFernanda GalvanAccountingGeorgina Natalia Gamez PonceComputer Information SystemsIsaiah GarciaAir Conditioning and RefrigerationSaul GarciaBasic Fire FighterGonzalo Jesus Garibay VertizDigital Design and ProductionMarcelo Jesus Garibay VertizDigital Design and ProductionBrittney Shyanne GarlandEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherBrittney Shyanne GarlandEarly Childhood Education Site SupervisorBrittney Shyanne GarlandEarly Childhood Education TeacherAmanda Lynn GarrisonAdministration of JusticeMaria Estefany GonzalesEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherKrysol Yvette GonzalezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherLeonard Matthew GonzalezIntermediate Culinary ArtsMarlet Arely Gonzalez VargasGeneral BusinessDiana Lizbeth Gonzalez ZavalaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherDiana Lizbeth Gonzalez ZavalaEarly Childhood Education TeacherJennifer GuerreroAdministration of JusticeAlberto GutierrezPest ManagementAlberto GutierrezEnvironmental HorticultureAlberto GutierrezArborist TechnicianAlberto GutierrezLandscape and IrrigationGiovanna GutierrezYoga Teacher TrainingRamon GutierrezCommercial Gas Heating
Valeria Milen Gutierrez CabreraEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherNatalie Gutierrez-GarciaVocational NursingBrianna Gutierrez-SolisEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherErika GuzmanEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherMaria Veronica GuzmanEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAlicia HaroEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAlicia HaroFamily Child CareJade HarrisonIntermediate Culinary ArtsJeffrey William HarveyHuman Resource GeneralistCrystal HaydenVocational NursingMarvin HeathBuilding Inspection TechnologyAlexis HernandezVocational NursingAlexus Gloria HernandezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJocelyne HernandezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJosue HernandezAutomotive Air ConditioningJosue HernandezAutomotive Engine ManagementJosue HernandezGeneral Automotive ServiceJosue HernandezSteering, Suspension and AlignmentJosue HernandezBrakesJosue HernandezAutomotive Transmission and AxleRaymond HernandezAlcohol and Drug StudiesLuis Alberto Hernandez CordovaResidential Gas HeatingLuis Alberto Hernandez CordovaHeat PumpsMaribell P. HerreraAdministrative Office AssistantSylvia HerreraAlcohol and Drug StudiesCassandra P. HesslerAlcohol and Drug StudiesRachel Lynn HillAlcohol and Drug StudiesDavid HurleyGreen HVAC ResidentialHector Francisco HurtadoAir Conditioning and RefrigerationKarena Meza IbarraAccountingMauricio IbarraArborist TechnicianMauricio IbarraLandscape and IrrigationMauricio IbarraTurfgrass Management TechnicianLizeth Isidoro-GarciaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherArely JimenezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherIan JimenezVocational NursingBrandon M. JohnsonBasic Fire FighterAlexa Rae JosephVocational NursingFrancisco JuarezTurfgrass ManagementFrancisco JuarezPest Management TechnicianFrancisco JuarezLandscape and IrrigationFrancisco JuarezTurfgrass Management TechnicianJames L. KaufmanAlcohol and Drug StudiesAleksandre KvaliashviliGreen HVAC ResidentialAleksandre KvaliashviliHeat PumpsAleksandre KvaliashviliResidential Gas HeatingAleksandre KvaliashviliAir Conditioning and RefrigerationAlberto C. LandaEmergency Medical CareKimberly LanglaisYoga Teacher TrainingJesus Omar LaraBuilding Inspection Technology
CERTIFICATES
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 life-long 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.
Career Education
Maura E. LaraEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherYahaira LealEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherVerenice Ledezma MendozaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJesus A. LeonEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherLilian Martinez LeonHuman Resource GeneralistIsaac LeyvaAccountingDennis Warren LightfootAlcohol and Drug StudiesAdriana LopezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherElena Rose LopezVocational NursingEmilio LopezBusiness Information-Legal Office SpecialistEmilio LopezBusiness Information Worker-ManagerJose A. LopezBuilding Inspection TechnologyMoises I. LopezAdministrative Office ProfessionalTracy LopezHuman Resource GeneralistRafael Lopez RojasAir Conditioning and RefrigerationRafael Lopez RojasResidential Gas HeatingRafael Lopez RojasHeat PumpsRafael Lopez RojasGreen HVAC ResidentialJasmin Lopez-LopezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherBruno Lopez-VegaAir Conditioning and RefrigerationDanny LozanoBuilding Inspection TechnologyJosue O. LozanoBasic Culinary ArtsAmelia LuaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAmelia LuaEarly Childhood Education TeacherAmelia LuaEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherBeatrice P. LubelEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherPatricia LucasVocational NursingTed William LucianiAlcohol and Drug StudiesGabriela LugoVocational NursingBrian Lule RojasBasic Culinary ArtsLyzet Aylen LunaAccountingLyzet Aylen LunaGeneral BusinessRaul Machuca, Jr.Basic Fire FighterBerenice MadrigalEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherEduardo MadrigalBasic Fire FighterLeila Mneimneh MakkoukGeneral BusinessAnne Rein Patrice MalapitGeneral BusinessGenesis Maldonado RamirezEarly Childhood Education TeacherAndy Hugo MarquezRetail ManagementAldo Marcelo MartinezFitness SpecialistEdward MartinezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationOscar MartinezHeat PumpsOscar MartinezResidential Gas HeatingOscar MartinezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationAlexis Martinez-VillasenorAir Conditioning and RefrigerationAlexis Martinez-VillasenorGreen HVAC ResidentialAlexis Martinez-VillasenorResidential Gas HeatingAlexis Martinez-VillasenorHeat Pumps
Gabriel MataBasic Fire FighterTina Renee McCoy-MaciasAlcohol and Drug StudiesAlejandra MedinaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherCeleste MedinaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherElva Guisella Medina-RobledoVocational NursingMaricruz MendezEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherAlexis Aide MendozaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherCindy J. MezaVocational NursingDaisy MezaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherMeaganrose MichielliPersonal TrainerJellie Ann Esguerra MinesesFitness SpecialistYoana MontanoEarly Childhood Education TeacherVictoria M. MontesEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAaron Salvador MorrisAgriculture Irrigation TechnicianGaojie MuAutomotive Steering, Suspension and AlignmentGaojie MuBrakesGaojie MuAutomotive ElectricalRamon MurrilloAir Conditioning and RefrigerationRamon MurrilloResidential Gas HeatingRamon MurrilloHeat PumpsGenevieve MuzquizEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherShunya NakajimaMusic TechnologyMarian NasrallahEarly Childhood Education Site SupervisorMarian NasrallahEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherMarian NasrallahEarly Childhood Education TeacherMarian NasrallahFamily Child CareBrittney Leighann NietoEmergency Medical CareBrenda NunezVocational NursingSantiago NunezReserve Police OfficerMelany Lizbeth Nuñez LopezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherGiovanni OchoaBasic Fire FighterNatalie OchoaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAdrian OntiverosAdministration of JusticeBrian OpperBasic Radio ProductionArienne OrdunoVocational NursingKarime Ortiz CastilloEarly Childhood Education TeacherAngelica PadillaVocational NursingElizabeth PaigeDesert EcologistTad M. PalkaAlcohol and Drug StudiesPamela C. PastoreYoga Teacher TrainingGuillermo PerezTurfgrass Management TechnicianGerardo Perez, Jr.Fire TechnologyMelissa PhillipsIntermediate Culinary ArtsEstrella Palmeyra PiedraHuman Resource GeneralistDeborah Lynn ProckEarly Childhood Education Site SupervisorDeborah Lynn ProckEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherDeborah Lynn ProckEarly Childhood Education TeacherDeborah Lynn ProckEarly Childhood Education Associate Teacher
Isabella PucciEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherLionela QuevedoVocational NursingAlfredo QuirozEnvironmental HorticultureRadhika S. RakholiaAccountingAlexcia Christine RamirezAlcohol and Drug StudiesBenjamin Elias RamirezAdministration of JusticeClaudia J. RamirezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherDarlene RamirezIntermediate Culinary ArtsGabriela RamirezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJalynn Rose RamirezBasic Culinary ArtsMelina RamirezAlcohol and Drug StudiesPaloma RamirezFire TechnologyVictoria RamirezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherCynthia Paola Ramirez LinaresEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherPaisley RamsteadField RangerAustin RatliffAccountingEdith Rebollar MirandaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherYisel Renteria ZamoraEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherCelida ReyesEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJervin Jay ReyesComputer Information SystemsDarla RichbergBusiness Information Legal Office SpecialistJoseph E. RiosBasic Fire FighterViridiana RiveraEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherCarmen Guadalupe Robledo FigueroaEarly Childhood Education Site SupervisorPedro Ivan Rochin FloresAir Conditioning and RefrigerationAlejandra RodriguezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJanet RodriguezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherKarina RomanEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherKarina RomanFamily Child CareKarina RomanEarly Childhood Education TeacherVania Roxana RomeroVocational NursingYesenia RosalesAdministrative Office ProfessionalYesenia RosalesBusiness Information Worker-ManagerYesenia RosalesBusiness Information WorkerBonnie S. RussellComputer Information SystemsNathan Brian RussellMusic TechnologyStephanie SalasVocational NursingMonserrat SalazarEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherErnesto Salcedo-GonzalezTurfgrass ManagementChristine SalmonPersonal TrainerGrecia Jetzamani SamaniegoEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherMichelle Ann SamaniegoEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAlejandra SanchezHuman Resource GeneralistGilbert SanchezAir Conditioning and RefrigerationEsmeralda J. Sanchez AguileraEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherYadira Sanchez RamosEarly Childhood Education Associate Teacher
Yadira Sanchez RamosEarly Childhood Education TeacherSteven SchultzFire TechnologyMatthew ScottAutomotive ElectricalMatthew ScottAutomotive Air ConditioningMatthew ScottAutomotive Transmission and AxleMatthew ScottBrakesMatthew ScottGeneral Automotive ServiceMatthew ScottSteering, Suspension and AlignmentSol Tonali SerranoVocational NursingJustine ShewmakeVocational NursingDarrien Dominique SilvaAlcohol and Drug StudiesDebbie SilvaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherEric Robert SilvaGeneral BusinessEric Robert SilvaHuman Resource Generalist Eric Robert SilvaRetail ManagementLadonna SofrankoField RangerMarisela Solis De GutierrezEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJesus Daniel SotoCulinary ManagementAmanda Rae StalpDigital Design and ProductionSimone StegerEarly Childhood Education TeacherAlejandra TabaldoEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherDaniel ThornburgEnvironmental HorticultureMaureen E. TornEnvironmental HorticultureJasmine TorresEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherTeresa TorresAlcohol and Drug StudiesLuz E. TrejoAdministrative Office AssistantPaulina Kristine Gaddi TrinidadVocational NursingAna L. TrujilloEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherBianka TrujilloEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJustin TruongAir Conditioning and RefrigerationFrankie TurnerBasic Fire FighterFrankie TurnerFire TechnologyJesse TurnerBasic Fire FighterErik F. UribeTurfgrass Management TechnicianErik F. UribeArborist TechnicianErik F. UribeLandscape and Irrigation TechnicianErik F. UribePest Management TechnicianErik F. UribeTurfgrass Management Erik F. UribeEnvironmental HorticultureAlejandra Valencia TrujilloAdministration of JusticeSandra VallejoBusiness Information WorkerSandra VallejoBusiness Information Worker-ManagerSandra VallejoBilingual Marketing SpecialistSandra VallejoAdministrative Office ProfessionalSandra VallejoAdministrative Office AssistantJose H. VargasBuilding Automation ControlMaria Nohemi VargasEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherXiara VargasVocational Nursing
Chad VasquezBasic Fire FighterMartha D. VasquezAccountingJulio Cesar Vazquez HuertaBasic Fire FighterCesar John VegaAdvanced Commercial MusicCharles VegaBasic Fire FighterFermin VegaAccountingCynthia L. Velarde ToledoVocational NursingL. Delilah VenegasBuilding Inspection TechnologyDaniel VenturaAccountingBrian VeraArborist TechnicianBrian VeraLandscape and IrrigationBrian VeraPest ManagementEmilia Verdugo CastroEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherTeresa Verdugo CastroEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherTeresa Verdugo CastroEarly Childhood Education TeacherTeresa Verdugo CastroEarly Childhood Education Master TeacherElijio Villarreal, IIIAir Conditioning and RefrigerationAbel VivancoBasic Culinary ArtsJose I. Vizcarra, Jr.Residential Gas HeatingJose I. Vizcarra, Jr.Air Conditioning and RefrigerationJose I. Vizcarra, Jr.Heat PumpsJose I. Vizcarra, Jr.Commercial Gas HeatingJose I. Vizcarra, Jr.Green HVAC ResidentialFrances R. WashingtonAdministrative Office AssistantMaria R. WellardEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherAntheny A. WilliamsHeat PumpsAntheny A. WilliamsResidential Gas HeatingAntheny A. WilliamsAir Conditioning and RefrigerationDevin Michael WilliamsFire TechnologyAaron Michael WolfAutomotive Air ConditioningAaron Michael WolfBuilding Automation ControlAna Sandra ZacariasEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherGenaro ZamoraBuilding Inspection TechnologyAnthony Zaragoza TorresIntermediate Culinary ArtsBenina Paz ZavalaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherYareli ZavalaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherLaura ZendejasEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherJazmin ZepedaEarly Childhood Education Associate TeacherKelly M. ZinmanEarly Childhood Education Associate Teacher
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