Find Your Ally Determined Voices Presents: Amna of Saddleback College

Get inspired by immigrant women who have achieved success through California Community Colleges! The Michelson Philanthropies FirstGen Initiative is partnering with the Foundation for California Community Colleges to spotlight the stories of a diverse group of women who have overcome challenges to earn their degrees through California Community Colleges. We hope these stories inspire immigrant women of all ages, regardless of immigration status, to explore higher education as a path to success.

In this Determined Voices episode, Amna, a proud Saddleback College graduate, shares her experience of immigrating to America as a teenager and overcoming cultural barriers to build a new life. Watch Amna’s inspiring story!


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