In August 2025, Communities for Our Colleges (C4C) convened ninety-six students and community members from across Washington State in Spokane for the annual Student Power Building Conference. Over three days, participants engaged in trainings, storytelling, policy development, and cultural activities aimed at building a stronger statewide student network and advancing a collective vision for higherContinue reading “Student Power Building Conference 2025”
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Student Story: Heidy Quintero
My name is Heydi Quintero, I am advancing my associates at YVCC because I am a high school Running Start student. The career I want to study is dermatology, and it is a very long career, so I want to advance my studies. For me and my family it is a pride that I wasContinue reading “Student Story: Heidy Quintero”
Student Story: Juliana Lopez Ceja
My name is Juliana Lopez Ceja. I am a full time student at Everett Community College. I work as an office assistant for my father’s drywall company. I decided to attend EvCC because it was affordable and close to home.
Student Story: Zaday Orozco
I’m Zaday Orozco, a 16 year old at Sunnyside High School. I’ve lived in Sunnyside, Washington my whole life. I want to go to college, I’m not sure for what yet exactly, but I know I want to get a decent job. In terms of career, I’m thinking about medicine, law, maybe business.
Student Story: Alondra Romero
My name is Alondra Romero. Two years ago, I left school and could not continue my studies due to economic reasons. I am pregnant, so I want to start a career to give my son a better future.
Student Story: Killian Parra
My name is Kilian Parra. I am currently revalidating my studies from my native country, Colombia, to the United States as a degree in industrial engineering. I am doing this in order to continue my studies at YVC and obtain my degree, also for my time and obligations.
Student Story: Juliana Davis-Avendano
Hello, I’m Juliana and I just finished at Everett Community College in December. I find joy in learning and thrive on social interactions. Being at EVCC is a step towards achieving my goal of becoming a speech pathologist.
Communities for Our Colleges: Advancing Democracy and Equity Across Washington
Across Washington State, Communities for Our Colleges is transforming the lives of community college students while strengthening the fabric of our democracy. This video captures the voices of students whose paths have been opened through equitable access to education, and it highlights how community colleges are vital spaces for racial and economic justice. In aContinue reading “Communities for Our Colleges: Advancing Democracy and Equity Across Washington”
Student Story: Janeth Cortes
My name is Janeth Cortes. I am a student at YVC Grandview. I am proud to study English classes and would like to study Business Administration. I am from the state of Mexico, and I will arrive in this country in 2023.
Student Story: Luis Garcia
Hello, I’m Luis Garcia. My current goals are to be a doctor – a surgeon. My plan is to do my pre-requirements in Highline College. I don’t want to spend that much money on university… like 10,000 per quarter… It’s too much money.