SRJC Hope Program

Celebrating Montoya Saechao who graduated this past Fall 2025 💜

Montoya’s journey into healthcare was inspired by a powerful experience, a healthcare professional who made her feel safe and at ease during a difficult moment. That experience inspired her to pursue nursing so she could provide that same comfort and care to others.

Today, Montoya is currently an RN Clinical Coordinator and continues working toward her future goal of becoming a NICU nurse and one day teaching future healthcare professionals.

We are so proud of all she has accomplished and grateful to have been part of her journey. Congratulations, Montoya!

Celebrating Nancy Andrade-Sanchez 💜

As a first-generation Latina and the oldest daughter in her family, Nancy’s passion for nursing was shaped through years of caregiving, advocating for her loved ones, and witnessing the barriers immigrant families face in healthcare. Her experiences inspired her to pursue a career where patients feel seen, heard, and cared for.

Despite many challenges along the way, Nancy continued to believe in herself and push forward. Today, she graduates with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing and will be transferring to Sonoma State University to continue her journey — becoming the first nurse in her family. ✨

We are so proud to have been part of Nancy’s village and cannot wait to see the impact she will make in healthcare and her community!

To our 2026 graduates — we are endlessly proud of you. 🤍

This year has held so much joy, celebration, resilience, and also deep sadness for our community. As we recognize the loss of two incredibly heart-led programs that supported our health sciences students (Avanzando and Pre-NURSE Pathway), we also recognize the impact they made on every student, staff member, and future healthcare worker.

Even in moments of uncertainty and loss, we push forward. We continue advocating and fighting for the support our students deserve. Because our future CNAs, dental assistants/hygienists, doctors, psychologists, therapists, nurses, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community leaders matter too much.

To our graduates: your determination through long nights, difficult semesters, personal sacrifices, and systems not always built to support you has been extraordinary to witness. You are the reason this work matters.

Congratulations Class of 2026. We carry both grief and pride with us, but most importantly, hope for the future you are helping create. 🩺✨

More photos to come soon!!!

Celebrating Monica Castillo Castellanos and this incredible milestone! 🎓

Earning an Associate Degree in Natural Sciences is no small accomplishment, and Monica’s journey is a reflection of resilience, sacrifice, dedication, and love for her future in healthcare. Her hard work and perseverance continue to inspire our community, and we are so proud to celebrate this achievement alongside her family and loved ones.

Congratulations, Monica! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish as you continue pursuing your nursing degree and healthcare career.