<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/foundation/articles/citrusview-alumnispeakers17.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>06/26/2017</pubDate><title>Alumni Perspectives Power the Next Step</title><author>Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs</author><image><img src="/foundation/articles/images/citrusview-alumnispeakers17.jpg" alt="four speakers seated at a citrus college panel discussion with microphones"/></image><caption>College alumni share tips for a successful transfer with current students at the first Citrus Exchange Alumni Speakers Series event on March 29, 2017.  Pictured (L-R): Former Student Trustee Jennifer Chavez Ramos; Veronica Carmona, Class of 2009; Joshua Ramirez, Class of 2012; and Michelle Mockler, Class of 2013.</caption><thumbnail/><display/><description>Through three Citrus Exchange events, alumni shared the challenges, choices and lessons that shaped their journeys, connecting with current students on topics ranging from university transfer to scholarships and personal success.</description><tags><tag>community</tag><tag>foundation</tag></tags></item>