Owl Spotlights: Profiles of Students and Alumni
Kenn Salazar
Sociology major Kenn Salazar embraced Black Scholars, found community and is now transferring from Citrus College to Cal Poly Pomona.
Nathan Palmer
A Key of Knowledge honoree, Nathan Palmer merged his passions for music and science at Citrus College. He will now pursue biochemistry at UCLA.
Omar Masri
Key of Knowledge recipient Omar Masri thrived in Citrus College STEM programs and will now pursue chemistry and forensic science at UCLA.
Lorenzo Desiderio-Giampiccolo
Optimistic and determined, Citrus College student ambassador Lorenzo Desiderio-Giampiccolo balances his roles in theater, film and campus service.
Lahaina Guale
Resilient Citrus alumna Lahaina Guale joins the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, applying her expertise in behavioral health to protect service members and families.
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.