Welcome to Siempre Fullerton College, where we celebrate the incredible journeys and achievements of our alumni. Siempre, meaning "Always" in Spanish, reflects our enduring commitment to our community and our goal of being the first choice for students.

Today, we are honored to feature Jaime Alvarez, a Fullerton College alumnus whose path to success is a testament to perseverance, resilience, and the power of mentorship. Despite facing multiple setbacks—including scholastic dismissal and the challenge of balancing full-time work with his education—Jaime’s unwavering determination led him to not only return to Fullerton College but to thrive and build the foundation for a promising career in physics. Jaime fulfilled dreams of completing a fellowship at MIT and has even visited NASA Headquarters! 

Join us as we dive into his inspiring story—how he overcame obstacles, found a community of mentors, and now hopes to light the way for future generations of scientists and researchers.

Bienvenidos a Siempre Fullerton College, nuestro primer podcast y primer episodio donde celebramos los increíbles viajes y logros de nuestros exalumnos. Siempre, que significa "Siempre" en español, refleja nuestro compromiso continuo con nuestra comunidad y nuestro objetivo de ser la primera opción para los estudiantes. Hoy, estamos encantados de presentar a Krishna A. Baltazar, una inspiradora exalumna de Fullerton College cuya trayectoria encarna resiliencia, crecimiento y éxito.

Krishna obtuvo su certificación en cosmetología en 2019, un título asociado en cosmetología en 2020 y un título asociado en Estudios de Comunicación para transferencia en 2023. Fullerton College desempeñó un papel fundamental al apoyar a Krishna mientras destacaba tanto como profesional en la industria de la belleza como académica.

Únanse a nosotros mientras exploramos el viaje de Krishna, su tiempo en Fullerton College y el impacto duradero que sigue dejando como un brillante ejemplo del orgullo Hornet.

Welcome to Siempre Fullerton College, our very first podcast and first episodes where we celebrate the incredible journeys and achievements of our alumni. Siempre, meaning "Always" in Spanish, reflects our enduring commitment to our community and our goal of being the first choice for students. Today, we are thrilled to feature Krishna A. Baltazar, an inspiring Fullerton College alumna whose journey embodies resilience, growth, and success. 

Krishna earned her cosmetology certification in 2019, an associate degree in cosmetology in 2020, and an associate degree in Communication Studies for transfer in 2023. Fullerton College played a vital role in supporting Krishna as she excelled both as a professional in the beauty industry and as an academic. 

Join us as we explore Krishna's journey, her time at Fullerton College, and the lasting impact she continues to make as a shining example of Hornet pride.

Bienvenidos a Siempre Fullerton College, nuestro primer podcast y primer episodio donde celebramos los increíbles viajes y logros de nuestros exalumnos. Hoy tenemos el honor de hablar con Fabiola Rivera, una exalumna inspiradora de Fullerton College cuya dedicación al cuidado animal y la ciencia la ha llevado a un éxito notable.

Fabiola Rivera es la primera en su familia en graduarse de la universidad con una licenciatura en Ciencias Animales. Ha trabajado como Clínica de Cuidado Animal para el Departamento de Defensa y actualmente se desempeña como investigadora en medicina espacial, estudiando los efectos de la radiación en los viajes espaciales.

Únanse a nosotros mientras profundizamos en el viaje de Fabiola, su tiempo en Fullerton College y el increíble impacto que está teniendo en el mundo. 

Welcome to Siempre Fullerton College, our very first podcast and first episode where we celebrate the incredible journeys and achievements of our alumni. Siempre, meaning "Always" in Spanish, reflects our enduring commitment to our community and our goal of being the first choice for students. Today, we have the honor of speaking with Fabiola Rivera, an inspiring Fullerton College alumna whose dedication to animal care and science has led her to remarkable success. 

Fabiola Rivera is a first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. She has worked as an Animal Care Clinician for the Department of Defense and currently serves as a researcher in space medicine, studying the effects of space travel radiation. 

Join us as we dive into Fabiola's journey, her time at Fullerton College, and the incredible impact she is making in the world.