anica.bolanos5263@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hello! My name is Anica, and I will be graduating from the ADN program in December of 2026. I have worked as a Dialysis Technician II for the past five years and feel like nursing is definitely my place. Working in the health care system has helped me gain assessment skills that help me in our clinical setting. As much as I have enjoyed my time in dialysis, I love maternal-child areas and feel like I’ll end up in NICU, but time will tell. Outside of school, I love live music, Dodger baseball, I have a soft spot for animals and love to try new things. SNA has helped me gain leadership skills and I have enjoyed the opportunity to be President of this amazing group. Being able to participate in the community has made me a better person, but I know it will also help me be a better nurse.

Jonathan.stewart4893@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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​Hello everyone! My name is Jonathan Stewart, and I’m honored to be part of the ADN program, with plans to graduate in Fall 2027. My background in healthcare includes experience as both a surgical technician and a medical assistant, where I’ve had the opportunity to grow not only clinically but also as a leader and manager within my teams. Caring for others has always been at the heart of what I do. I’m outgoing, approachable, and genuinely passionate about making a positive difference whether that’s in a clinical setting or simply brightening someone’s day. I’m fueled by good music, staying active, and making memories at music festivals. I’m also a proud dog dad to three French bulldogs. Above all, I value time with family and friends, sharing laughter, and embracing everything life has to offer. I’m truly excited to be part of this organization and look forward to growing, learning, and contributing alongside everyone. 

sarah.bartel9734@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hello, my name is Sarah, and I will be graduating from the ADN program in Spring 2026. I currently work as a CNA in the ICU, where I have gained valuable experience in critical care and strengthened my clinical foundation. Working in this high-acuity setting has allowed me to connect classroom learning with real-world patient care. My goal is to become a critical care nurse after earning my RN license. Outside of school and work, I enjoy spending time with family, animals, and friends, being outdoors, running, hiking, and reading. The Student Nursing Association has provided me with meaningful leadership and professional growth opportunities, and I am grateful to serve as Secretary.

aziza.saleh2002@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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​Hello, I’m Aziza, and I’m completing my ADN at Bakersfield College with graduation in Spring 2026. My experiences in nursing school have shaped my commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and strengthened my ability to support patients and families during challenging moments. I plan to begin my career in Labor and Delivery and later advance my education to become a Certified Nurse-Midwife. In my free time, I enjoy prioritizing wellness, staying active, and connecting with the people who matter most to me. Serving in a student leadership role such as SNA has allowed me to contribute to a positive, supportive nursing community.

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raynie.dill2568@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hi everyone! My name is Raynie, and I’m currently in the ADN program at Bakersfield College with plans to graduate in May 2027. I hope to start my nursing career in Labor and Delivery, and eventually continue my education to become a Nurse Practitioner and open a clinic serving rural communities. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling whenever I can. I’m excited to serve as the Elections and Activities Coordinator and look forward to helping students get involved, build connections, and support our nursing community here on campus.

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luis.becerra1213@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hello everyone, my name is Luis and I will be graduating from the ADN program in the fall of 2026. I originally had not chosen a career path in healthcare. I had initially chosen law as my field of focus. After I had received my bachelors in criminal justice, I had realized that it was not a fulfilling path that I had thought it was going to be. I was originally introduced to the medical field after taking an EMT course and had fallen in love with the medical field, almost instantaneously. I have grown to appreciate the connections I have made along the way with my classmates and patients included. In my free time I enjoy playing video games, going to the gym, and going to music festivals when I have the opportunity.

I hope to expand my knowledge and reinforce my critical thinking skills when it comes to patient care and becoming the best nurse I can possibly be.

odalys.leon1999@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hello! My name is Odalys Leon-Andrade, and I will be graduating from the ADN program in Spring 2027. Nursing is truly one of my passions, I truly love being able to care for and support patients. I hope to one day work as a Labor and Delivery Nurse or in the NICU and I am currently working on my bachelor’s degree at Grand Canyon University while in the ADN program at Bakersfield College. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my puppy Luna, spending time with my family and being outdoors going hiking or exploring new trails. I’m excited to contribute to our nursing community, support my peers, and help make a positive impact by serving as the SNA Fundraiser Coordinator. This organization will allow me to contribute to the nursing community while developing my leadership and organizational skills.

leslie.diaz6900@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hi everyone! My name is Leslie Diaz, and I will be graduating from the ADN program next fall! I am super excited because I finally get to have my big girl job after so many years in college! I have attained my BS in biochemistry in the spring of 2024 at CSUB, and have done lots of research with organic chemistry, so this has been a big shift in plans! Originally, my path was to pursue medical school, but I fell in love with the work the nurses did when I got a job as a nurse assistant at Adventist! Although it feels like it took forever to get to this point in my life, I am very grateful for the journey because I feel like I've grown so much and gained so much experience that it has shaped me into the person I am today. I will be going back to CSUB to obtain my BSN since I have already completed the nursing prereqs during my undergrad there, and it would be a smooth transition since I am an alumni. Currently, I volunteer as a cuddler at Memorial and I have fallen in love! I hope to one day work in the NICU and help the strong and brave little humans grow and prosper to live and experience their own life journeys! Lastly, in my free time I love to go outside, to the gym, do random research and learn something new, and spend time with friends and family. I am very much an extrovert, so don’t be afraid to reach out to me if you need any advice or support, I will be here for you, and I am grateful to be in this position for SNA! 

jasmine.salas2020@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hello! My name is Jasmine and I will be graduating from the ADN program in December 2026 from Bakersfield College. Throughout my time at Bakersfield College, I have learned that I love being a tutor and working with different professors in order to best present their course material to students in various ways and I hope to become a Nursing Professor to educate and help the future nursing students become comfortable and confident in their transition from the theoretical to clinical setting. This is why I am honored to be the Breakthrough to Nursing Director as it is focused on increasing the diversity of underrepresented groups via mentorship and education which align with my values. In my spare time, I love listening to live music, dancing, and spending time with my Siberian Husky who I adore with my heart. 

jasmine.bowels2000@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hello everyone! My name is Jasmine B and I will be graduating from the ADN program in Dec 2026. I truly feel like the nursing program has been my ultimate goal and I’m so grateful to be a part of the program. In the future I hope to gain more critical care knowledge and maybe become an ER nurse. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, playing soccer, reading and listening to music. I’m super grateful to have this amazing leadership opportunity. 

brittney.cronin1101@email.bakersfieldcollege.edu

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Hi all, My name is Brittney Cooper. I will be graduating December 2026 with my ADN, I am also coinenrolled at Grand Canyon Univeristy for my BSN. I recently moved to the big city of Bakersfield from a small town in the eastern serrias. I am learning to love my life in the big city. However all of the cars and noise are still annoying.