MEET OUR ALUMNI
Orange Coast College is very fortunate to have a network of compassionate and welcoming alumni who are eager to lend their time, skills, and experience to help our students. Our Alumni Network project aims to connect young college students with these alumni, and to provide our members with the opportunity to be mentored by someone with similar interests. If you would like to get in touch with any of these alumni to talk about careers, majors, Circle K, or just life in general, please contact the Campus and Alumni Relations Chair.
Jennifer Que
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Biology (OCC)
- Health Science/Public Health (CSU Fullerton)
School Transferred: California State University - Fullerton
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Healthcare
Mentorship:
- Leadership & personal development
- Interviews & career advice
- Administrative & customer service skills
- Health
Hobbies:
- Singing, dancing, leadership development, graphic designing
photography, (what is a term for stationary/office supplies
addict?), food!
- 2019-Present CKI at OCC Kiwanis Advisor
- 2018 CNH CKI District Governor
- 2018 CNH CKI District Convention Elections Committee Advisor
- 2017-2018 CKIx Planning Committee Secretary
- 2017-2018 CNH CKI Membership Development & Education Committee Resources Coordinator
- 2017 CNH CKI District Convention Elections Chair
- 2016-2017 Subregion B International Trustee
- 2015-2016 International Large Scale Service Project Fellowship Representative
- 2014-2015 CNH CKI Distinguished District Awards Chair
- 2013-2014 CNH CKI District Awards Committee Sunset Division Liaison
- 2013-2014 International Kiwanis Family Relations Committee Kiwanis Ambassador
- 2012-2013 CKI at OCC Distinguished Kiwanis Family Chair
- 2012-2013 CNH CKI Kiwanis Family Committee Member
- 2011-2012 CKI at OCC Distinguished President
- 2010-2011 CKI at OCC Spirit/Social Chair
Chad Vo
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Technology and Economic Development
School Transferred: University of California - Berkeley
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Real Estate Agent
- Loan Originator
Mentorship:
- Career Advice
- Financial Literacy
- Life Hacks
Hobbies:
- Golf, Reading, Basketball, Finance, Real Estate
- 2013-2014 President
- 2015-2016 Expo Chair
Emma Tran
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Studio Art
- Psychology
School Transferred: California State University - Long Beach
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Leadership Development Fellow at Teach for Vietnam
Mentorship:
- Being an international student (visa, life, getting around, etc.)
- Life Hacks
Hobbies:
- Painting, Meme, Art, Selfcare, Mental health
- Arts & Design Chair
Ruben Ruiz
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Social Welfare
- Global Poverty & Practice
School Transferred: University of California - Berkeley
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Social Media Specialist at Roblox
Mentorship:
- Career and Internship Opportunities
- Graduate School Tips
- Interview Prep and Practice
- Resume Review
Hobbies:
- Ruben loves everything Disney and is obsessed with red pandas,
corgis, and Stitch (from Lilo & Stitch). In his spare time, he
enjoys taking Buzzfeed quizzes, cuddling with puppies, talking
about horoscopes, jogging around Golden Gate Park, playing League
of Legends, and going to Disneyland.
- District Fall Training Conference Chair
- District Awards Chair
- OCC Vice President of Administration
Jessica Le
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Political Science
School Transferred: University of California - Los Angeles
Educational Status: Undergraduate Student
Mentorship:
- College Applications
- Life in general
Hobbies:
- Anime, Kdrama, Bullet Journal
- 2019-2020 Campus Alumni Relations Chair
Kelley Ha
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Biological Sciences
School Transferred: University of California - Irvine
Educational Status: Graduate Student
Current Profession:
- Optometry Student
Mentorship:
- Any and all
Hobbies:
- Surfing, snowboarding, playing with my yorkie, baking, listening
to music
- CKI at OCC Secretary
Tina Nguyen
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Social Welfare
- Education
- Asian American Studies
- Educational Counseling (Graduate)
School Transferred: University of California - Berkeley
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Higher Education - Counseling/Advising
Mentorship:
- Navigating Transfer Process
- College Applications
- Applying to Graduate Programs
- Job Search
- Career Advice
- Pursuing Higher Education
Hobbies:
- Hiking, exploring national parks, traveling, walking/running,
trying new food places & learning new recipes
- CKI at OCC Membership Development & Education Chair
- FTC Committee – Administrative Assistant
- District FTC Chair
Cristian Cadena
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Psychology
- Health Sciences
School Transferred: California State University - Dominguez Hills
Educational Status: Undergraduate Student
Mentorship:
- Career Advice
- Life Hacks
- Relationship Advice
- CSU College Applications
Hobbies:
- I love making coffee drinks! I also have recently gotten into
gardening
- CKI at OCC Historian
Christine Nguyen
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Natural Sciences (OCC)
- Health Sciences with an emphasis on Pre-Clinical (CSU East Bay)
- Chiropractic (Life Chiropractic College West)
- Psychology
- Chemistry
School Transferred: California State University - East Bay
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Chiropractor
Mentorship:
- All. "I want to be there for the students and help them get to
their dreams."
Hobbies:
- Watching kdrama, hiking, walking
- CKI at OCC President
- CKI at OCC Fundraising Chair
Jack Wang
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Management Science
- Business (specialization in Organizational Behavior)
School Transferred: University of California - San Diego
Educational Status: Undergraduate Student
Current Profession:
- Community Association Manager
Mentorship:
- Career Advice
- College Applications
- Major/Minor Decisions
Hobbies:
- Watching Netflix documentaries, exercising, and napping!
- 2015-2016 OCC CKI Secretary
- 2016-2017 CNH CKI Member Recognition Committee Southern Liaison
- 2017-2018 CNH CKI Member Recognition Committee Administrative Executive Assistant
Mlou Aquino
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Psychology
School Transferred: California State University - Long Beach
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Artist / Business Owner
Mentorship:
- Life advice
- Mental Health
- Transferring/CSU information
- LGBTQ+ information
- Activism/Advocacy
- Psychology Major information
Hobbies:
- I love to make art, play video games, and cook! I'm very much
interested in mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, social
justice issues, and community organizing!
- CKI at OCC, Arts & Design Committee Member
- CKI at OCC, Technology Chair
- CNH CKI Communications & Marketing Committee, Sunspot Editor
- CSULB CKI, Family Head
- CSULB CKI Mental Wellness Impact Team, Team Head
Yen Vo
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Business Administration
School Transferred: San Francisco State University
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Mentorship:
- Career
- Life
- Relationship
- Self-improvement
Hobbies:
- streaming on twitch, video games, metal earth/nanoblock/paper
builds, currently learning Blender
- CKI at OCC, Administrative Fundraising Chair
- DCON Workshops Chair
- MD&E Webinar/Workshops Chair
- C&M Videographer
Jonathan Junpradub
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Anthropology B.A.
- Education Counseling M.A.
- Education Studies
- Mental Health and Trauma Care Specialization
School Transferred: University of California - Los Angeles
Educational Status: No longer enrolled
Current Profession:
- Safety and Security Manager
Mentorship:
- Career Advice
- College Transferring
- Product Investment
- Relationship Advice
- Life Hacks
Hobbies:
- Collecting Toys and Memorabilia, Paranormal Research, Law
Enforcement, Cinephilia, Comics, Cartoons, Pop Culture, Disney
and Universal Studios.
- CKI at OCC, Spirit Chair
- CKI at OCC, President
- District Awards Chair
- Metro Division Lieutenant Governor
Michael Pham
College Major(s)/Minor(s):
- Aerospace Engineering
School Transferred: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Educational Status: Graduate Student
Current Profession:
- Test & Evaluation Engineer
Mentorship:
- I'm not an expert on anything but I'm willing to listen to anyone
and offer my 2 cents
Hobbies:
- N/A
- CKI at OCC, Vice President of Service