2025 Oakton Voices

Marga Martinez

Published on May 14, 2025

Marga’s decision to move to the U.S. was deeply personal—rooted in the desire for healing and openness around mental health. Read More

Raisa Gwyneth Javan

Published on May 2, 2025

Inspired by the compassionate nurses who supported her family through their most difficult moments, Raisa shifted course and enrolled in Oakton’s nursing program. Read More

Giorgia Balestri

Published on April 30, 2025

"When you have a family, or you feel older, and you’re busy and new to the community, it’s hard. But don’t listen to that voice. You can do it. Keep going—you will be proud of yourself.” Read More

Cindi-Marie Willoughby

Published on January 6, 2025

Cindi-Marie Willoughby, Psy.D. is an Oakton College Distinguished Alumni honoree. Her work is continuously guided by resilience as a clinical psychologist and college professor. Read More

Dario Castañeda

Published on January 6, 2025

“I feel that immigration law is the best field of law as far as you’re giving back and also receiving so much. When a client becomes a citizen, it’s the ultimate achievement. " Read More

Amayrani Vargas was looking for a way to level up in her career when she discovered Oakton’s Commercial Driver’s License program. With help from the Workforce Equity Initiative, Amayrani received financial assistance—and a whole lot of encouragement. Read More