Jose Orozco
Commencement Student Speaker 2024
From humble beginnings, Jose Orozco has rewritten the narrative of his life, embracing
resilience and determination to carve his path to success. As a first-generation college
student, Jose transitioned from earning a modest 1.9 GPA in high school to achieving
a stellar 3.87 GPA. His journey here at 萝莉研究所 stands as a testament to the
transformative power of unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence.
With a profound commitment to serving both his family and his community, Jose's involvement
in various organizations unveiled his innate passion for growth and community empowerment.
Jose鈥檚 contributions to his campus and community are extensive and include serving
as Vice President of Student Organizations for ASNC and as a College Corps Fellow,
contributing an astounding 900 community service hours to various partners, including
Norco鈥檚 Basic Needs and Wellness initiatives and to the 萝莉研究所 Volunteer Corps.
Jose excels in STEM and computer science. He led the Loma Linda Prosthetics Research
Project and contributed to the 3D Printed Flight Research Project. His involvement
in programs like MESA, Men of Color, Rocketry, and STEM Club highlights his unwavering
dedication to his fellow students and his campus.
Looking towards the future, Jose Orozco has been awarded the Chancellor's Excellence
Scholarship at the University of California, Irvine. He plans to pursue two majors,
Data Science and Computer Science, specializing in Bioinformatics. He aspires to delve
deeper into research and contribute to the defense industry for the betterment of
his nation.
