2025 Graduate Spotlights

Alicia Olivares

Degree/Cert: AST Business Administration

"Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint."-Angela Duckworth

April Lynn Amanna

Degree/Cert: Digital Media Production Certificate

"If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish and achieve your goals and dreams. You just have to believe you can do anything you set your mind to. If you believe, it would come true, just believe in your heart and dreams." -Dad

I have a lot of thankful moments in school with wonderful teachers and incredible instructor’s from my online high school and now this wonderful college I am graduating from, I am honestly so proud of myself for never giving up on my dreams and goals.

Ariana Nicole Hill

Degree/Cert: AA Science & Math

"All dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving towards them." -Viola Davis

Ashley Harris

Degree/Cert: Professional Certificate in Human Services

"The key to happiness is changing your perspective or outlook on life and the things in it."

Bernadette Altamirano

Degree/Cert: American Studies AA, Business Administration AST, Business Economics Certificate, Economics AA, Psychology AAT, Social and Behavioral Sciences AA, Sociology AAT

"She believed she could, so she did."

Chad Evertt Lloyd

Degree/Cert: Certificate in Health Care Management

Thank you, Tannia and Tom, for your love and support. I value your honesty, even when it's hard to hear.

Cindy Dao

Degree/Cert: AST Business Administration 2.0

I want to thank all the dedicated instructors and staff at Coastline College—especially those who’ve supported me through my accounting and tax classes. Their guidance, patience, and encouragement have helped me grow more confident in my studies and future career path. I truly appreciate the flexible learning environment and caring community here.

Darlene Yvonne Keller

Degree/Cert: Human Services/Supply Chain

"We must strive to the future."

De'Marce Lee Neal

Degree/Cert: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

"Successful people have a bigger fear of failure than people who've never done anything because if you haven't been successful, then you don't know how it feels to lose it all." 

Derrell Anthony Williams

Degree/Cert: AA Business, Certificate of Business, AA Social science & behavior

"From rags to degrees."

Dion DeJurnett

Degree/Cert: AST Business Administration 2.0, AS Management, Business Economics Certificate

"Excellence is the base, and exceptionalism is the goal!"— Dr. George Fraser

Gabriel Everett Carcamo

Degree/Cert: AA Social @ Behavioral Sciences

Here is one of my favorite quotes it was said by the late Nelson Mandela it goes, “it always seems impossible until it’s done.” I felt the same way about college and I think it fits perfect when I think about the future. I would like to finish by thanking the people that helped me accomplish this and the future looks bright.

Jason Paul Simon

Degree/Cert: AS Business, AS Management, Certificate in Human Resources Management

The support that I have received from the Coastline staff, as well as my family is what motivated me throughout this journey! Take that first step! Don’t ever stop! Don’t ever quit! Thank you for everything Coastline!

Jessie Le Huynh

Degree/Cert: Child and Adolescent Development

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the instructors, staff, and programs at Coastline College that have supported and accompanied me throughout my educational journey.

Firstly, I want to thank my counselor, CoCo Do, for helping me choose classes that fit my school goals and personal schedule. She has always been kind, patient, and willing to answer all my questions and support me whenever I needed help.

I would also like to thank the Basic Needs Program and Food Pantry for providing resources that made my learning experience easier and more convenient.

A special thank you goes to the EOPS program, especially Mindy. She has always been caring, enthusiastic, and ready to help whenever I needed assistance.

Lastly, I sincerely thank my professors for their patience, encouragement, and support throughout my time at Coastline. I am infinitely grateful for everything they have done to help me succeed.

Thank you all for being such vital parts of my educational journey!

Mahrab Saraf Mahbub

Degree/Cert: AS Cybersecurity

I would like to thank the Coastline College instructors and staff that helped me with my journey to this day.

Marcus Julio Salazar

Degree/Cert: Human Resources Management

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” — John F. Kennedy

Millie Robinson

Degree/Cert: Healthcare Management

Ngoc Dao Huynh

Degree/Cert: AA Arts and Humanities, AA Social and Behavioral Sciences, AAT Child & Adolescent Development, AAT Psychology

I never imagined I would come this far. There were moments when giving up felt easier, but I kept going and overcame every obstacle. Each challenge taught me something valuable and helped me grow stronger. Receiving this diploma proves that dreams are not out of reach—they are built through persistence and belief. This is not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter.

Nicole Trelles

Degree/Cert: Social & Behavioral Science

“Growth isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s in every quiet step forward.”

 Coastline helped me find balance between life, work, and school. Through it all, I discovered new strength in myself. Every small step I took added up to something bigger, and I’m proud of the journey that brought me here.

Precious Kianna Webb

Degree/Cert: Cybersecurity Associate of Science

I want to personally thank Paolo Varquez, Dr. West, and Professor Barrios. Thank you for all of your guidance and support. My time here at Coastline has been made more memorable and enjoyable due in large part to the support you all have given me.

Roxana Lizett Gutierrez

Degree/Cert: Biology AA/AS AST and Math and Science AA

True growth is born from resilience, the kind forged through sacrifice, perseverance, and the quiet strength of those who uplift others behind the scenes. I am deeply grateful to my S-STEM mentors, Dr. Steven Fauce and Dr. Tanya Hoerer, as well as my MESA mentor, Sara, for their invaluable guidance and support. My journey at Coastline has laid a strong foundation both academically and personally that continues to shape my path toward a meaningful career and lifelong learning.

Roxy Summer Johnson

Degree/Cert: AA Human Services, AA Sociology, AA Social and Behavioral Sciences

“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” — Proverbs 12:25