Sharonda Barksdale, El Camino College Financial Aid Office/Homeless and Foster Youth Liaison
In 2018, Sharonda started the "Warrior Closet," a pop-up shop that provides clothing to students. The closet has been visited by over 500 students and has distributed over 2,500 articles of clothing. She has also established a relationship with Shelter Partnership, which helps supply new clothing to students including Calvin Klein suits and Vans shoes. Sharonda partners with Harbor Interfaith Services to assist students facing housing insecurity, and she helps students with food insecurity apply for CalFresh benefits. Sharonda works to ensure that limited food or clothing do not hold students back from achieving their academic goals.

Anna Brochet, Counseling Faculty Member
Anna is a counseling faculty member in El Camino's Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) program. She is dedicated to serving low-income, first-generation college students. Many faculty members consider Brochet a go-to person for students in crisis and she is known for tirelessly advocating for students so they believe that they can succeed. Brochet has over 12 years of experience in promoting access and success for historically excluded students in higher education. She earned a bachelor's degree in communication studies from UCLA, a master's degree in counseling/student development in higher education, and a doctorate in educational leadership from California State University, Long Beach.

Dorene Coles, Yoga Instructor
At the age of 85, Dorene heals and brings peace to the South Bay, one yoga pose at a time. She was awarded the "Dr. Tom Rische Arts Education Award" by the Torrance Cultural Arts Commission recognizing her 20 years of teaching. Dorene went back to school in her late 70s to complete a three-year certificate program in yoga therapy at Loyola Marymount University, and is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the IDEA Health & Fitness Association.

Colonel Patricia Jackson-Kelly, President of the L.A. County Veteran's Commission, the National Black Military Women's Association, and the American Legion Jackie Robinson Post 252
Col. Kelly has served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and in the reserve of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy. She is a proud Vietnam-era veteran and an advocate for women veterans and homeless veterans. Known as an advocate for women in the family law and custody systems, Col. Kelly is a strong believer that the power of women is in their voice and their vote.

Christie Killduff, El Camino Laboratory Technician
Christie is a proud El Camino College alumna and serves on the Workplace Health and Safety Committee. She was a driving force in securing permission for the Life Sciences Department to house dissection specimens that were previously not allowed. This enabled hundreds of pre-nursing students to access hands-on training. Christie is the Natural Science's Division party planner and has donated essential equipment to Natural Sciences over the years. She and her husband John were recognized by former ECC President Sam Schauerman for their contributions.

Cindy Byrne, Linda Reeves and Tina Sarafa, Co-founders of Manhattan Beach/South Bay PFLAG
Cindy (lawyer), Linda (psychotherapist), and Tina (social worker) are proud moms of LGBTQ+ children. Together they founded the nonprofit local chapter of PFLAG in 2018. The chapter provides families with easy access to support and services, educates parents and the community on the needs and rights of LGBTQ+ loved ones, and advocates with schools and organizations on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. Their work has provided a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, while also saving lives by empowering people to live authentically and out loud.