Today, My Circle of Champions honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring commitment to justice, equity, and collective responsibility. Dr. King’s work reminds us that meaningful progress is rooted in community and sustained by courage. At My Circle of Champions, we believe that student success is strengthened when individuals are supported by trusted networks of care, advocacy, and accountability. Our commitment to equity recognizes that student

My Circle of Champions sat down with Leticia Palacios, a general education counselor at Gavilan College and asked - "What challenges do students have starting college?“ There are many factors that can play into a student's first experience when entering college, however the consensus is clear you are not alone in feeling confused! Things are always changing and navigating life events can be difficult, but this experience is not a solitary one and we can still learn from those

At My Circle of Champions we want to highlight our students comments that reflect how My Circle of Champions is shaping their experience and sense of support by recognizing our student’s voices! This reflection comes from a student who shared that at the beginning of the semester, they didn’t always feel comfortable asking for help and often felt like they had to figure things out on their own. Through participating in My Circle of Champions, that perspective shifted seeing h