Student Success Stories

A First-Generation Journey to Radiology Technician

College:
Santa Rosa Junior College
Program:
Radiology Technician Program
Vision 2030 Metrics:
Healthcare pathways · Completed a degree or certificate program · Started working in their area of study

Juana Nunez Villa graduated from the Santa Rosa Junior College Radiology Technician Program in June 2024. She recently passed her Radiology License board exam and is now a registered Radiology Technician in California, starting a new position as an RT at Kaiser Permanente.

As a first-generation college student and the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Juana is bilingual in Spanish and English. She constantly advocates for the many Spanish-speaking patients she sees, who are often scared to come to the hospital for treatment due to language barriers and fears about their immigration status being questioned.