Each spring, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) celebrates student leaders from around the system who have made key contributions to the overall success of their colleges and communities.

From spearheading new initiatives to making their community a better place, to spending countless hours as volunteers outside of the classroom, this dynamic cohort of student leaders demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making a positive and meaningful impression on their campus, utmost professionalism, and deep-rooted passion for helping others.

Congratulations to This Year’s Rising Stars

Bryan Saenz

Bryan is CCD’s Student Government Association president. He graduates this spring with his Associate of Arts degree with a focus in graphic design. He volunteers most of his free time to SGA and the office of student life. He plans to transfer to the Metropolitan State University of Denver to complete his bachelor’s degree.

Emanuel Walker

Emanuel is studying business and computer information systems at CCD. He plans to graduate in the spring of 2020 with his Associate of Science degree with the goal of transferring to University of Colorado - Denver to study information systems. He also co-founded of a non-profit called Pan African Youth Association, whose mission is to unite, educate and support those outside the African diaspora.