Owl Spotlights: Profiles of Students and Alumni
Nereida Valdez
After putting college on hold to care for her family, Nereida Valdez returned with purpose, earned a degree and is now headed to Cal State Fullerton to study business administration with a concentration in legal studies.
Xinyue "Margaret" Liang
Xinyue "Margaret" Liang's path from China to New York City runs through Citrus College, where mentors, honors support, STEM resources and community helped her find confidence and direction for the future.
Celeste Medina
Citrus College student Celeste Medina was named a 2026 PTK All-California honoree, also placing third in a regional literary competition. She plans to study psychology and pursue a career with the FBI.
Majin Perez
Journalism and physics major Majin Perez transformed early challenges into purpose after his military service, finding direction and support at Citrus as he builds a future in research and writing.
Daniella Navarro
Citrus alumna Daniella Navarro presented her solo exhibition at Cal State Fullerton, where she will graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in art history with an emphasis in photography and media.
Emily Correia-Lambton
A passion for the outdoors led Emily Correia-Lambton to Citrus College's Wildland Resources and Forestry program and a new career in environmental science.
Hailey Gonzalez
Biotechnology alumna Hailey Gonzalez turned her Citrus College training into a career at Grifols, helping produce medicines that support immunocompromised patients.