Student excels as first Black Scholars Student Ambassador
As the first Black Scholars Student Ambassador at Citrus College, Jor'Denay Collier-Brown spends a lot of time helping her peers.
In her current role, Collier-Brown frequently checks in on students and updates them on school-wide events and Black Scholars activities. In addition, she serves as a mentor and organizes events and fundraisers.
"I listen to what Black students are saying they need, and I advocate for it until we have it," she said.
Launched in 2021, the Black Scholars program is geared toward promoting Black excellence through history, scholarship and community. Led by co-advisors La Quirshia Fennell and Dominic Jacquet, the program helps students thrive in the classroom and be prepared to transfer or enter the workforce.
Collier-Brown credits the program with helping her grow professionally, academically and as a mentor.
"The more I advocate for and mentor members of the Black community, the more I fall in love with my community," Collier-Brown said.
In addition to serving as an ambassador, Collier-Brown is pursuing five associate degrees in early childhood education, child development, child and adolescent development, psychology and sociology.
After graduating from Citrus College this month, Collier-Brown will transfer to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where she will major in early childhood studies.
"I have had a great experience at Citrus College," she said. "I felt the love and support every step of the way."
This article originally appeared in the June 2023 edition of the Citrus View.