Lily Espinoza
Lily Espinoza ’11 (Ed.D. educational leadership) has recently published a new book called Centering Pura Vida. It chronicles her 20-year career working in education with diverse students of color student support programs.
Grad Year: 2011
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Ryan Mueller
Ryan Mueller ’06, ’11 (B.A. business administration, MBA) joined THG Retirement Solutions of Raymond James, as a financial adviser. The group specializes in financial planning and wealth management for corporate retirement plans, business owners, and individuals preparing for retirement or living in retirement. He previously served as a senior wealth strategy associate for UBS Financial […]
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Jenn Jackson
Jenn Jackson ’11 (M.A. political science) published their first book, “Black Women Taught Us,” to honor Black women and feminists whose work has been “erased from the archives.” The book is based on a course they teach in the political science department at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
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Kristina Londy
Kristina Londy ’11 (M.S. education) was promoted to director of student success and inclusion, diversity,equity and accessibility at MiraCosta College. She previously served as interim director of the MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center at San José State University and assistant dean for the Office of Institutional Diversity at Harvey Mudd College.
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Jorge Garcia
Jorge Garcia ’11 (M.P.A.) was appointed city manager of Pismo Beach. With 15 years of municipal experience, Garcia previously served as Pismo Beach’s assistant city manager.
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Vaniah De Rojas
Vaniah De Rojas ’09, ’11 (B.A. business administration-management, MBA) was selected by Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco as one of the 2023 Women of the Year for the 64th Assembly District. She was also appointed to the position of assistant city manager for the city of Downey.
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Brandon Elliott
Brandon Elliott ’11 (B.A. music-music education) received the LGBTQIA+ Advocate Award from the Ventura County Community College District, recognizing the active contribution to a positive campus climate for LGBTQIA+ individuals through advancing inclusive curriculum and expanding research in their field.
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Brandon Elliott
Brandon Elliott ’11 (B.A. music) was appointed to a two-year term as arts commissioner for the city of Moorpark. He is the first Asian American Pacific Islander to serve on the arts commission since its creation in 2006.
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Katie McQueary
Katie McQueary ’11 (B.A. communications-public relations) founded Clos Du Paws, a cage-free dog boarding and day care located on a 13-acre vineyard estate in Sonoma.
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Kim Dwinell
Kim Dwinell ’93, ’11 (B.F.A. art-illustration, M.F.A. art-design) is the author of a graphic novel series titled, “My Surfside Girls.” The children’s adventure series was picked up by AppleTV+ and premiered Aug. 19.