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Meet Samantha Carter

Meet Samantha Carter

Reynolds alum, Samantha Carter, took to the stage not only to receive her diploma but to share her story as Commencement Speaker for the graduating...

Meet Fitim Xhemaili

Meet Fitim Xhemaili

Reynolds alum, Fitim Xhemaili, recently appointed to the Board of Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians, was a Kosovan refugee who worked hard to...

Meet Raven Witherspoon

Meet Raven Witherspoon

Raven Witherspoon’s success, from a Reynolds graduate to a Senior Researcher at Princeton shows what’s possible when you aim high!...

Meet Manuella Escobar

Meet Manuella Escobar

Manuella Escobar’s story is one of resilience, passion, and gratitude. This Colombian-born Reynolds alum overcame many challenges to rise as...

Meet Ryan Campbell

Meet Ryan Campbell

From uncertain beginnings to becoming a proficient Web Application Developer, Reynolds alum, Ryan Campbell, went through a few twists and turns in...

Meet Annie Grubbs

Meet Annie Grubbs

Optician Annie Grubbs' journey from Reynolds alumna to successful business owner epitomizes the transformative impact of vocational education...

Meet Jennifer Vaughn

Meet Jennifer Vaughn

A shining example of the transformative power of education and the supportive community, Reynolds alum, Jennifer Vaughn made a successful career...

Meet Steph Cull

Meet Steph Cull

Currently a doctoral student in the Ph.D. Program at VCU, Reynolds alum Steph Cull, faced many challenges when they started down the higher...

Meet Ryan Lingo

Meet Ryan Lingo

Meet Ryan Lingo, a Reynolds Community College alum who has gone on to achieve remarkable success in the field of data science and technology...

From Tinkerer to Engineer, Reynolds Alum Bridges Passion and Career

From Tinkerer to Engineer, Reynolds Alum Bridges Passion and Career

Matt Sakach is an accomplished graduate of Reynolds Community College, holding an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems...

Meet Chef Ryan Manning

Meet Chef Ryan Manning

In the realm of culinary excellence, there is a Reynolds alum who shines brightly: Chef Ryan Manning. Renowned for his innovative approach,...

Meet Khalil Houston

Meet Khalil Houston

Reynolds Alum Khalil Houston is a creative force who explores the human experience with profound insight and raw vulnerability. As a spoken-word...

Meet Mitch Haddon

Meet Mitch Haddon

Given the choice of pursuing a four-year university degree or moving straight to the workforce after attending Reynolds, Mitch Haddon, armed with...

Meet Khalil Watson

Meet Khalil Watson

This soft-spoken young man has a vision. His hope is to one day reach others who are in a situation like his own. He wants to make a difference in...

Meet Cristina Childers

Meet Cristina Childers

As an ALCS Auditor for Altria, this Reynolds alum, Cristina Childers, reflects on the hard work and choices that brought her to her present...

Meet Keya Wingfield

Meet Keya Wingfield

Keya Wingfield is a Food Network Baking Champion, chef, entrepreneur, and Reynolds graduate. Known for her colorful and creative culinary delights,...

Meet Chenelle Williams

Meet Chenelle Williams

This data scientist uses her experiences of feeling like she didn’t belong to help others in the same situation. As a student ambassador and...

Meet Dannita Trice

Meet Dannita Trice

From a student struggling to have the means and self-confidence to complete college, to a Director of Engagement and Operations with William &...

Meet Dominic Brown

Meet Dominic Brown

Business Administration alumnus Dom Brown’s passion for traveling and food has led him to become a popular, award-winning food and travel...

Meet Johana Aguero-Fischer

Meet Johana Aguero-Fischer

Alumni Johana Aguero-Fischer graduated from Reynolds Community College with an associate’s degree in Engineering and then transferred to...