What inspired you to attend PVCC?
PVCC has always been a choice for me since I grew up in north Phoenix. After returning home from military service, I wanted to attend a college close to home.
What was your major or focus of study at PVCC? And what year did you graduate?
My main focus was getting my general courses fulfilled at PVCC and seeing if college was right for me. I graduated from PVCC in 2016.
What were one or two of the most memorable aspects of your student experience at PVCC?
I enjoy going to class. The faculty at PVCC are real rock stars regardless of the subject; the attention and feedback provided really help. As for me, being a non-traditional student, I needed extra help, and PVCC had good professors and plenty of resources.
How would you describe PVCC to others?
PVCC is a great place to learn the quality of education, nothing less than the best.
What piece of advice would you give to PVCC students?
Listen to your professors, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, get involved in clubs or student-affiliated organizations.
Tell us about your journey after leaving PVCC…
After graduating from PVCC, I transferred to The University of Arizona. In 2018, I graduated from U of A and started working in the agriculture chemical industry. I am now working on a Master of Environmental Science from the U of A.
How would you advise students on how to choose their educational or career path?
I recommend taking advantage of internships while in school to get a snapshot of future careers.
In your career journey, what has been one of your greatest successes and one of your greatest challenges?
I think my greatest career success is to wake up, love my work, and be a part of the agriculture industry of this country. I feel incredibly thankful. My greatest challenge was to get certified as a Western region crop advisor. It took many years and exams, and the process was quite long.
How did your experiences at PVCC either directly or indirectly impact the work that you do?
Getting a strong academic foundation from PVCC has helped me in my crop advising career.