Brag on Your 2024 Grad
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Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduates. We want to highlight the grads from preschool to college.
If you or a family member are in the class of 2024, share a photo. Please include the grad’s name and your relation.
Julia Pozo, Student Worker, Housing and Community Development Services, graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor’s degree in public health and minior in honor interdisciplinary studies
Naerya Orinion, Student Worker - Employee Wellness, Department of Human Resources, graduated from San Diego State
TARA AL KHATEEB, STUDENT WORKER, Assessor/ recorder/cty CLK, GRADUATED FROM SDSU
Kaitlyn chiang, digital media intern for Chairwoman nora vargas, graduated with a Bachelor’s in integrated marketing communications
Jessica Velazquez, human resources Officer, graduated with a Master of arts in Human resources management and her daughter Cecilia graduated from kindergarten.
Kierra ceasar-thompson, administrative analyst III, graduated with a master’s in Public Administration
Curtis Donegan, Human Services Specialist, graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration
Ian Harper, Communications Coordinator | Legislative Assistant, 2nd District, graduated from SDSU
AMANDA Leon, HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST with SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES, graduated from SAN DIEGO STATE WITH A MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, CONCENTRATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. She’s the DAUGHTER OF MARGARITA RUIZ, HUMAN SERVICES SPECIALIST, SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES, CENTRE CITY FRC.
Natalie Rivas, Student Worker with ARCC graduated from high school. Her mom Gabriela Damian works for SSS and Stepdad Thomas Zurek works for Medical Care Services.
Yenissa Salgado, Chief, Self-Sufficiency Services, graduated from San Diego State with a Masters in PuBlic Administration
Gisselle Ugarte, Office Assistant with Child and Family Well-Being — Polinsky Children’s Center, graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Television & Film with an Emphasis in Critical Studies
Dennise Juarez Aguilar, Constituent Services Representative, Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas | County Supervisor, graduated from San Diego State Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in public administration and minoring in honors interdisciplinary studies
Juliette, daughter of Jacqueline Muro, in the recorder/County clerk office in chula vista, graduated from high school.
Emmanuel Lucio muro, a student worker in the Assessor’s Office at the CAC, and son of Jacqueline Muro, from the Recorder/County Clerk office in Chula Vista, graduated from SDSU with a bachelor’s in Business Administration.
Danielle Garcia, Child Support Officer,graduated with bachelor’s in criminal justices from Point Loma Nazarene University. HEr son Damian graduated from kindergarten.
Megumi Sueda, Adult Protective Services Specialist, Aging and Independence Services, received a Spanish certificate from Cuyamaca College
Son of Megumi Sueda, Adult Protective Services Specialist, Aging and Independence Services, graduated from 8th grade
Sarah, grandDaughter of Lisa Daugherty, Senor OA NCFRC, graduated from high school and plans to attend culinary school.
Roberto Jovel Alvarez, a student worker for HCDS, graduated from SDSU with a double major in Business Administration and Urban studies.
Althea, daughter of Sheriff’s Detentions Nurse Lorna Roque, and Nicholas, son of Nana Phengratsamy, Admin Analyst for BHS, graduated HS and are both committed to UCLA.
Joshua, son of Kristine Davis, Records & ID Supervisor, Sheriff’s Department, graduated from high school. He will be attending Grossmont College in the fall pursuing a degree in chemistry.
Antonio, son of Ariana Lopez, Human Services Specialist at CV FRC, graduated from Kindergarten.
William, Son of Je’Rae Bailey, Principal Administrative Analyst at BHS/CARE. Graduated from Union College with a BA in Business Management.
Gabrielle, daughter of Alethea Arguilez, Executive Director, First 5 San Diego & Child and Family Well-Being, graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor’s in Sustainability.
Gabriele, daughter of Sheriff's Records & ID Clerk II Rosie M. Galego, graduated from high school. She is going to attend SDSU.
Nena, daughter of Jennifer Wilborn, Human Services Specialist, North Coastal Family Resource Center, graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCSD
Jewel, daughter of Janina Taguiped, Records Supervisor from Records Division, Sheriff’s Department, promoted from elementary school
Ayanah, goddaughter of Marissa D. Bell, Adult Protective Services Specialist, Aging & Independence Services, graduated from high school
Jianna, daughter of Janina Taguiped, Records Supervisor from Records Division, Sheriff’s Department, graduated high school
James, newphew of Sheriff’s Records Supervisor Alma Lopez, graduated from high school
victoria, daughter of Sheriff’s Records Supervisor Alma Lopez, graduated from high school
Gage, son of J. Fejeran, Sheriff’s Records & ID Clerk, graduated from middle school
Sean, son of Kerry Carment, Protective Services Worker, Child and Family Well-Being, graduated from 8th grade
Anthony, son of Renee Yako HHS at Lemon Grove FRC, graduated from UCSD with BS in Political Science/ Data Analytics
Maya, daughter of Sarah Morfin, Child Support Officer, graduated from high school. She will be going to CSU Channel Islands to study applied physics.
Alex, son of Tammy Glenn, Assitant Director of County Communications, graduated from Montana State University with a BA in Film and Photography and a Minor in Anthropology.
Bryn, Child of Marti Brentall, TB outreach and Education Coordinator, graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Psychology and a Minor in Theatre Arts.
Kenton, son of Shlyn Guarian, , Sr Protective Services Worker / Community Outreach Liaison, graduated from UCSD
MEgan, Daughter of Melanie Caramat, IT Contract Manager of County Technology, graduated high school and will be attending UCSD in the Fall.
Angelina, daughter of Liz Yu, Admin Analyst III with Behavioral Health Services, Graduated from High School and will be attending UCSD in the fall.
Raquel, daughter of Kelly K. Aguilera, Property Assessment Specialist III, Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk, graduated from high school. She will attend Fresno STate in the fall.
Luis, son of Maribel Gallegos, IHSS Program Manager, Aging & Independence Services, Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering.
JEREMIAH AND JULIANA, SON AND DAUGHTER OF BLANCA CASTILLO, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY WITH PARKS AND RECREATION. JEREMIAH GRADUATED WITH HONORS FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND JULIANNA CASTILLO GRADUATED FROM KINDERgarten
Sylvia, daughter of Josephina Rodriguez, Office of the Public Defender, and Salvador Rodriguez, Department of General Services, graduated high school and is headed to Wellesley College to study psychology.
Elena, daughter of Josephina Rodriguez, Office of the Public Defender, and Salvador Rodriguez, Department of General Services, graduated high school and is headed to USD to study sociology.
Lexie graduated from 5th grade. Abe graduated from 8th grade. Both are children of Karina Flores, Human Services Program Manager, Self-Sufficiency Services- North Coastal Family Resource Center
Ryan, son of Teresita Sherman, Admin Secretary for Reentry Services, San Diego Sheriff's Office, graduated from High School and will go on to major in Physics at UC Irvine.
Leilani Nevaeh, Daughter of Wendy Cota, Record Clerk, Probation Department, Graduated from Elementary school
Carlos, son of Francesca Cervantes, Human Resources Specialist, graduated from high school. He will attending USD.
Eddie, son of Dawn Billburg, Supervising Office Assistant at Self Sufficiency Services - Southeastern Family Resource Center, graduated from 5th grade
Martin, son of Dawn Billburg, Supervising Office Assistant at Self Sufficiency Services - Southeastern Family Resource Center, graduated from high school. He will be attending Palomar College on the path to join the Navy next year.
Nico, son of Stephanie Caballes, Protective Services Worker,, Child and Family Well-Being—Administration/Policy, graduated from preschool
Alexx, daughter of Esther Yorba, Office of Revenue and Recovery, graduated from High School. She will be attending California State University San Marcos in the Fall.
LARISSA EVE, DAUGHTER OF RANEL VELASQUEZ, PROBATION, graduated from kindergarten
Mauro, son of Karina Miranda, Office Assistant, Aging & Independence Services, graduated from high school
Joseph, son of Brian M. Hagerty, Acting Group Finance Director, FG3, graduated from Notre Dame with a BS in Chemisty.
Janessa, daughter of Patrick Santos, ARCC, graduated from 6th grade
Jasmine, Daughter of Rosemarie Ang, Public Health Nurse Supervisor with Medical Care Services- Central Public Health Center, graduated from UCSD with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering: Biotechnology.
Marco, son of Carlos Gutierrez (Treasurer-Tax Collector) and Alejandra Gutierrez (HHSA, Self-Sufficiency Services), graduated from SDSU with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Giselle, daughter of Stacy Aguilar, Adult Protective Services Specialist, graduated from junior high
Rayin Sky, daughter of Kristin Masangkay, HHSA FSSD Fiscal Services – Public Health, Graduated from Southwestern College. She’s Transferring to UC Irvine for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Sessya, daughter of Vanessa Gomez, Office Assistant, In-Home Supportive Services, graduated high school
Bria, daughter of Supresha Martin, Senior Treasurer-Tax Collector Specialist, promoted to 7th grade
Emily, daughter of Lisa Gross, IT principal in HHSA, graduated with a masters of Arts in Teaching
Danny, Son of Luisa Sawyer, Senior Public Health Nurse, graduated from high school
Caleb, son of Perla Delgado, Program Specialist with AIS, graduated
Adrian, son of Dalia Bedolla-Florentino, Recordable Documents Specialist, ARCC, graduated from high school
Marielle, daughter of Jose mallari, Admin Analyst with Public Health Services, graduated with a BS in Kinesiology
cHELSEA, DAUGHTER OF rOSALINDA aGUIRRE, hUMAN sERVICES sPECIALIST WITH CALIFORNIA CHILDREn’S SERVICES, GRADUATED FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Aidan, Son of Melissa Aguirre, Program Specialist, Self-Sufficiency Services, graduated high school. He’s attending SDSU in the Fall.
Emma, Daughter of Thomas Zurek, Public Health Services, Medical Care Services, and stepdaughter to Gabriela Damian, SSS, graduated from high school
Paulina, daughter of Dulce Andrade Benitez, Protective Services Worker, Resource Family Approval-Background Unit, graduated from kindergarten
Konnie, niece of Yvonne Baay. Recordable Documents Specialist, graduated with a BA in Communications from San Francsico State
Evan, son of Karen Wachowiak, Principal Administrative Analyst, Housing and Community Development Services, graduated from high school. He will major in international studies at UC Irvine.
Jayla, Daughter of Ramisi Briggs, DHR graduated with a BA in Psychology from Texas Southern University.
AnnaRose, great granddaughter of Teresa A. Rogers-Marsh, graduated from preschool
Elyana, daughter of Anna L . Brothers, Supervising Human Service Specialist/CAL, South Region Live Well Center at National City, graduated from high school
Shelby Canino, Senior Public Health Nurse, bragged on her son who graduated high school and is headed to UCSD to study astrophysics
Kayla, daughter of Crystal Cisneros Human Services Specialist, Self-Sufficiency Services, North Coastal FRC, graduated from high school
Lily, niece of Steve Schmidt, Deputy Director for Capital Construction, General Services, graduated with an MFA in English from UC Irvine
Jazmyne, daughter of Nickole Cook SrOA with the Probation, Graduated from high school.
Elizet, daughter of Mirna Chivarria, Human Services Control Specialist with AIS, graduated
Khyler, grandchild of Henry Walker, imaging Technician, ARCC, graduated from high school. She will attend UNLV.
Ruben, son of Laura Estrada, Human Services Specialist, Self-Sufficiency Services – Chula Vista Family Resource Center
Brooklyn, daughter of Chentell Ingram, Human Services Specialist at North Coastal Family Resource Center, graduated from high school.
Rhiannon, granddaughter of Lindsay Ramsey, Office Assistant, Self-Sufficiency Services: Hospital & Community Support Services, Graduated from High School.
Evan, son of Yvette Urrea Moe in the County Communications Office, promoted from middle school and is on to high school in the fall.
Sebastian, son of Yenissa Salgado, Chief, Self-Sufficiency Services, graduated from kindergarten
Megan, Daughter of James Bryant, Auditor & Controller’s Chief, Dept. Admin Services, Graduated Summa Cum Laude from USC with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Forensics.
Natalie, daughter of Karina Ramirez, Administrative Analyst II, Business Support Services, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, graduated from high school
Amanda, daughter of Joy Polanco, Housing Specialist II, Housing and Community Development Services, graduated from 6th grade
Devin, son of Luke Taylor, Park Project Manager, graduated High School. And Kaylee, his Daughter, promoted from 8th grade.
Joaquin, child of Lori Gutierrez with Medical Care Services - Central Public Health Center, graduated from High School.
Isaiah, grandson of Angie Penalosa, Auditor & Controller, graduated from kindergarten
kolby, son of wally Gutierrez in Electronic security, graduated from high school and will be attending grand canyon university
Sage, child of Cynthia DueNAS, Assessors Office, graduated from High school
Jaymie, daughter of Jenette Catalan with Inpatient Health Services, graduated from Kindergarten
Adam, Son of Aseel Ross, Behavioral Health Program Manager, graduated from high school
audrey, daughter of monica winters, agriculture, Weights and Measures Supervisor, graduated from high school and will be attending Colorado State University
Jack, son of lara barrett, land use/environmental planner III, graduated middle school as the overall winner of the santee school district’s academic achievement Event
Sofia, daughter of mayra mejia sanchez, office assistant with HCDS, graduated from high school
Jaieden, grandson of Tahaiti Tinsley, executive assistant with LUEG, graduated
Brady, son of beverlee cabral, branch manager at SDCL-Ramona, graduated from Fifth grade
Cheyenne, the daughter of Jennifer Martinez, Senior protective service worker, Graduated with a Master’s degree from the Pratt Institute in New york City.
Ashley, daughter of Marie hommel, chief of agency operations with the child and family well-being department at HHSA, graduated high school
Justin, son of Cecilia Omana, Human services specialist, self sufficiency services - chula vista FRC and retired Probation Officer John Omana, graduated with a master’s in education from High tech high Graduate School of education.