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Richard J. Daley College

Cristian Olivares

Cristian Olivares, born on the south side of Chicago, is a young entrepreneur with a plan, but he never intended…

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Olga Sanchez

Olga Sanchez, Daley College’s 2023 salutatorian, grew up in a bilingual household, where Spanish was her first language.

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Sergio Alvarado

Sergio Alvarado was so committed to furthering his education at Daley College, he moved from Kansas to take courses there.

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Christina Bernabe

Christina Bernabe, Daley College’s 2023 valedictorian, grew up in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood and came to Richard J. Daley College in…

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Charlene Barrios

Patience. That is the main word that comes to mind when Charlene Barrios is mentoring other parents and educators about…

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Marcus Whittaker

Marcus Whittaker will receive his associate degree from Daley College in December of 2019—but that’s only part of his story.

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Ivette Trevino

As a first-generation college student, Ivette Trevino feels proud of having received her associate degree from Richard J. Daley College…

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Brian Lee

Brian Lee has big plans for the future, and Daley College is helping him prepare to achieve them.

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Qiana Lewis

As professor and chair of the Mathematics Department at Daley College, Qiana Lewis enjoys making math relatable for her students…

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Rafael Gamboa

Originally from Venezuela, Rafael Gamboa has wanted to live in Chicago since he was 12 years old. He streamed the…

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Dr. Joyce Jones

As an educator and biologist, Daley College adjunct biology professor Dr. Joyce Jones has always understood that there is strength…

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