Loren Wesley

Loren Wesley

Assistant Event Services Manager, Hyatt Regency Houston
"I started cooking at the age of 12 and ever since have known I wanted to be a chef. I completed an internship at the Hyatt Regency Dallas while in high school, received an associate degree in Culinary Arts from El Centro and then earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel restaurant management from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel Restaurant Management at the University of Houston."
Culinary and Pastry Arts
Loretta Allen

Loretta Allen

Director, Global Accounts Omni Hotel
"The great thing about Richland’s program is that the classes are taught by people in the industry. They say, ‘Here’s what the book says, but here’s what’s real-life.’ That program really gave me the footwork to understand how things work in the hospitality industry. With their internships, you get the chance to actually take part in the industry."
Hospitality Management
Louis Sutton

Louis Sutton

Director of Engineering, Clear Channel Radio Dallas
"The best part of my Cedar Valley education was the cutting-edge approach that they took. Everybody in the program stayed ahead of the technical curve so information was immediately applicable in the field and not dated. They use technology that applies to the industry right now, not 10 or 20 years ago."
Commercial Music
Kathy Mack

Lt. Kathy Mack

Campus Police Officer, Cedar Valley
"Going back to school with work and a family isn’t easy, but it’s attainable. There were a few times when I wanted to give up, but then I’d get encouragement and keep going. You’re going to have obstacles but you have to fight for your goals."
Criminal Justice
Lucas Martell

Lucas Martell

Adjunct Instructor, Mountain View
"When I attended Mountain View 12 years ago, I was encouraged, motivated, and inspired by my instructors and mentors. As a student, I learned a lot from the dedication of the instructors; their enthusiasm about the subjects they taught inspired me to continue my pursuit of higher education."
Art
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Lupe Ortiz, RRT, NPS

Respiratory Care Practitioner Baylor University Medical Center
"I chose El Centro one, it was closer to home. It was a little more affordable than going to somewhere out of state or somewhere else. Just those two things were, were the main thing, the reason why I chose to go to El Centro. I think El Centro did an excellent job of preparing me for going into the workforce."
Respiratory Care Program
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Luz Perez Demes

Social Work
"Beyond academic growth, Ascender has been instrumental in developing my leadership, networking, and relationship-building skills—both professionally and personally. Being part of this program has not only expanded my opportunities but has also allowed me to become part of a community that goes beyond academics, turning into a true family."
Social Work
Maggie Brosowske

Maggie Brosowske, EMT-P, FF

Firefighter/Paramedic McKinney Fire Department
"The skills that I learned in the classroom, I use in the workplace all of the time. I’m the only female on my shift and one of only three female firefighter/paramedics in McKinney, but as long as I can pull my own weight, I’m fine."
Fire Protection Technology
Mai Huynh

Mai Huynh, Ph.D.

Biochemistry and Nanotechnology Researcher
"The Dallas College STEM Institute made a big impact in my life. They gave us mentorship, and they had information about how to transfer to a university. It opened the golden door for me to reach my career goals. I appreciate the STEM Institute from the bottom of my heart."
Biochemistry|Chemistry|English as a Second Language (ESL and ESOL)|General Studies
Malcolm Hull

Malcolm Hull

Game Design student Richland
"I would definitely recommend this program to someone really wanting to make something of themselves in the gaming industry. If you just want to play games, no. If you’re willing to sit down and learn and work, yes."
Video Technology
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