Monrovia Graduate Earns Service Leader Award From Citrus College

MONROVIA, CA — A Monrovia graduate was one of two students selected to receive the 2019 Citrus College Service Leader of the Year award. The awards are granted to graduating students based on their "academic achievement and volunteer service to the college and community," Citrus College press release said.

Makayla Pedroza received the award after she was nominated by faculty, and a committee of college representatives screened and selected her to receive the award.

Pedroza is graduating as a psychology and criminal law major with an associate degree from Citrus College. During her time as a student, Pedroza was vice president of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club and served as a senator on the Associate Students of Citrus College Executive Board, Citrus College said.

"As a proud transgender woman, she has volunteered for the Los Angeles LGBTQ center as a community health educator and community health ambassador," the press release said. "This fall, she plans on transferring to the University of California, Irvine, to pursue her bachelor's degree. Pedroza's ultimate goal is to earn a doctorate degree or apply to law school."

Congratulations to Makayla Pedroza on her accomplishment!