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… as students are going to take the future into your hands and make it better for you and your community. It is true that one member of the family who earns a degree can lift up the whole family. Whatever it takes to achieve you goals go and do it … moments before the pandemic began. Once in quarantine, Annette suddenly found herself as a full-time student at ELAC and striving to be a model of success for her son. Annette is also an anxiety and PTSD warrior and was guided by ELAC’s Diversabilities Student Program and Services (DSP&S). “I want to make sure that anyone listening today knows that regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or background …

… including María Elena Durazo, California Senator for District 26, and Sasha Renée Pérez, Vice Mayor for the City of Alhambra. Senator Durazo and Vice Mayor Pérez’s stirring addresses resonated with attendees, emphasizing the importance of women's leadership and economic empowerment in driving positive change within communities. … to see women from all walks of life come together to celebrate entrepreneurship, share their stories, and support one another. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to empower women in our community." To view photos …

… Month by highlighting the work of the late Supervisor, Gloria Molina, an exceptional Chicana leader. Molina grew up as one of ten children in Pico Rivera, California, to a Mexican-American father and a Mexican mother. She attended public … Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She built a strong reputation as someone committed to overseeing good government reforms, maintenance of the county’s public health care system, and quality-of-life issues for the millions of county residents living in unincorporated areas. Before being elected to public office, Molina served in the Carter White House as a Deputy …

… Black Faculty and Staff Association Awards … MONTEREY PARK, CA … – Two East Los Angeles College (ELAC) faculty members and one staff member received awards during the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Black Faculty and Staff … justice where they may live, work or represent. The Dedicated Leadership Award is given to LACCD faculty or staff who have shown their achievements and leadership is in alignment with the mission of the LACCD BFSA. Award recipients in this category have proven to exhibit excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and innovation. They are deemed inspirational visionaries, with the ability to inspire administration, …

… a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Her symptoms and IBD continued to worsen until she weighed just 99 pounds and had to undergo a life-saving emergency surgery in 2012 with a 30% chance of survival. The odds were stacked against her, given her frail condition … of the positive impact education can have,” said ELAC President Alberto J. Román. Her story is a vivid reminder that one person can make a significant impact even in the face of insurmountable odds. … About LumenSparQ … LumenSparQ believes in …