2026 Graduate Spotlights

Brandon Lee Sweitzer

Degree/Cert: AST Business Administration / AS Management

As I discovered more about Coastline in person during my second year here, I found a great community of wonderful people that helped me to thrive. From PTK to Student Life, to the VRC, and to Basic Needs, there were a lot of people who helped me get here. Thank you to all the staff and fellow students who continue to work tirelessly to help with students' success!

Eboni Chauntee Moen

Degree/Cert: AAT for Transfer in Social Work and Human Services, Certificate in Human Services

True knowledge exists in knowing you nothing. Special Thanks to Professor Karen Marks and Dr. Wooten, for helping find which path to take, to Natalie, my PTK advisor, for seein potential in me to lead, and Carissa Montooth, my Umoja Counselor, for helping me map all of this out. My journey continues with me transfering over 100 credits, thank you all for setting me up for success.

Eliana Aguilar

Degree/Cert: Associates in Math and Science, Pre-Medical Studies Certificate

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglass

Jorge Mendoza

Degree/Cert: AAT Communication Studies

There were moments I doubted myself, but my partner Carlos, our cats Milo & Itzy and our family never did. Your love and support gave me the strength to keep going, this is for you.

Erica Beraly Castro

Degree/Cert: Certificate, Medical Coding Specialist, and Medical Administrative Office Technician

Never give up; it is never too late. I want to thank my teachers for their guidance and encouragement throughout my studies; my husband for his patience and support; and also my faith, which helped me reach this milestone. I did it! Thank you, God.

Alan Lottinville

Degree/Cert: Arts and Humanities

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” -Winston Churchill

“Love you mom.” -Me

Shane Trashon Wilson

Degree/Cert: AS Business

“Keep doubt, fear, worry and any limitations completely out of your mind.”

Vicky Hernandez

Degree/Cert: Associates in Psychology

“If you are feeling disheartened that you are somehow not enough, set your heart ablaze.” - Kyojuro Rengoku

Jemmy Mendoza Roque

Degree/Cert: Information Technology/Cybersecurity

Not every step was easy, but every step was important. I want to thank everyone at Coastline Community College who helped me realize that I could do this.

Kelly Carroll

Degree/Cert: Business

She turned her pain into power, her struggles into strength, and her dreams into reality.

Jasmine Smith

Degree/Cert: Human Services

Thank you to my family for pushing me and making me reach higher, especially my mom for always believing in me. Thank you to my kids for giving me strength and a reason to keep going. Daddy, your pride in me meant everything. Thank you to every teacher and worker who supported me through it all. This is only the beginning. Chapter 2 Loading...

Pamela Ho

Degree/Cert: Chemistry, Science and Math, Arts and Humanities

Thank you, Coastline College, for changing my life and giving me this opportunity. Thank you, Dr. H and Counselor Coco Do, for all of your guidance and support. Most importantly, thank you to myself for staying strong and never giving up.

Jeanice Zepeda

Degree/Cert: Comunication Studies

"Progress isn't linear." My education journey was not defined by how many times I fell behind, but how many times I chose to continue. I want to thank my family, friends, and professors here at Coastline for all their encouragement and support to continue my education. Thank you all for pushing me to succeed.

Holly Hua

Degree/Cert: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Starting college was like decrypting my future—one challenge at a time revealing a world of possibilities. I'm endlessly grateful to the Coastline College cybersecurity faculty and staff, especially my amazing mentor Dr. Tobi West. Thank you for guiding my journey and showing me how to secure my own path forward!

Andrea Sermuks

Degree/Cert: Health Science

Hard work, faith, and consistency brought me here. Balancing full-time work while pursuing my education was not easy, but Coastline helped me believe in myself and keep going. I’m grateful for every professor, advisor, and supporter who helped me reach this milestone. Next stop: West Coast University for my BSN.

Coutney Maddox

Degree/Cert: Science and Math

As I close this chapter, I honor Dr. Tanya Hoerer, one of the most influential professors I've ever had. She saw me and changed my self-doubt into confidence to pursue my dreams. Her mentorship kept me from giving up and I finally made it. I feel capable of achieving all my goals and will always remember her, hoping to make her proud as I move forward. I am forever grateful for the person she is.