Owl Spotlights: Profiles of Students and Alumni
Makena Plourde
From studying wildfire management at Citrus to interning with Sierra Pacific, Makena Plourde is charting her path toward a forestry career.
Jayden Saldana
Capital Fellow Jayden Saldana credits Citrus College as the foundation for his path in government, policy and public service leadership.
Alexis Carlin
From motherhood in a pandemic to college success, Alexis Carlin is building a future in cosmetology and psychology to help others feel confident inside and out.
Rene Babich
After years of balancing school and motherhood, Rene Babich graduated from Citrus College and is now pursuing psychology at Cal Poly Pomona.
Jessie San
Student leader Jessie San began Citrus dual enrollment at 13, excelled in ASCC and PTK, and now plans to transfer from Citrus College to UCLA.
Emilio Pichardo
Emilio Pichardo, a music and history double major and Citrus Singer, shares his Citrus Story and goals to inspire, teach and continue his studies at CSU Fullerton.
Nayiri Baghdassarian
Citrus alumna Nayiri Baghdassarian turned campus leadership into a career in public policy, now serving the San Gabriel Valley with vision and drive.
Kevin Fermin
Once unsure of his path, Kevin Fermin found purpose at Citrus College. Now transferring to UCLA, he hopes to inspire future students as a history teacher.
Jennifer Castaneda
Inspired by childhood challenges, Jennifer Castaneda graduated from Citrus College and will transfer to Cal Poly Pomona to pursue her dream in education.
Christina Adamo
From a 23-year pause to new beginnings, Christina Adamo reignited her dream at Citrus College and is now on her way to Cal Poly Pomona this fall.