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...