OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) inducted eight new members into the Alumni Hall of Fame at a luncheon event on Nov. 6.
The OCCC Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes:
- Chris Anoatubby, lieutenant governor, the Chickasaw Nation.
- Jason Gwynn, professor and filmmaker, OCCC.
- Saidy Herrera, multicultural officer, Oklahoma Historical Society.
- Natalie Mai, district judge, Oklahoma County.
- Yovana Lopez Medina, immigration litigation associate, Rivas & Associates.
- Anand “Happy” Patel, entrepreneur (posthumous).
- Stephanie Wallace, nursing clinical and lab director, OCCC.
- Ed Williams, personal and academic advisor, OCCC.
“Oklahoma City Community College’s Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2024 represents eight outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our community,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, president of OCCC. “We are proud to honor their accomplishments today and recognize them as very special members of our OCCC family.”
The event was held on campus in the atrium of the Visual and Performing Arts Center. Sponsors include BancFirst, the Chickasaw Nation, First United Bank, Rivas & Associates, Tinker Federal Credit Union, and Foundation for OCCC Trustee Myra Decker.
“Anyone who has taken a class at OCCC is considered an alum and invited to join the OCCC Alumni Association,” said Lora J. Malone, director of alumni affairs at OCCC. “Our goal is to unite former students and help them stay connected with the college and our extensive alumni network.”
About Oklahoma City Community College
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been the heartbeat of the metro, dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving more than 18,000 students in credit-seeking courses and more than 5,000 students in non-credit-seeking programs, we are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is our mission, and we offer 87 degree and certificate programs plus more than 50 micro-credentials that provide a foundation for further education or immediate career readiness. We remain dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education that equips students to achieve personal and professional goals. OCCC is more than an institution; we are a community catalyst, fostering growth and success in our city, our workforce, and the lives of our students. Discover your potential at OCCC, where your future is our purpose.
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405-834-5406
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