Former Marine
Discovers New
Leadership
Opportunity
Elizabeth Rocha’s service in the Marine Corps taught her the importance of community.
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Sebrina Valdez Returns to
College to Fulfill Dream
of a Bachelor’s Degree
A mother of two with more than 20 years of experience in the accounting field, Sebrina Valdez decided to return to college to fulfill her goal of earning a bachelor’s degree.
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Ryutaro Ichihara
Changes the Game
With Sports Research
Growing up in Japan, Ryutaro Ichihara’s life revolved around soccer. His passion for sports led him to Cal State Fullerton’s kinesiology program, where he discovered something he loved even more than soccer — research.
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Ramadhan Ahmed
Takes His Opportunity
to Improve Lives
Ramadhan Ahmed was inspired to ask himself, “What can I do for others?” after reading a book about Malcolm X. He found his answer in medicine.
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Special Ed Teacher
Ainaria Johnson
Found Her Opportunity
Ainaria Johnson knew from an early age that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of students with special needs.
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