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Lino Leon


Lino Leon

Commencement Student Speaker 2023

Lino G. Leon defied the odds, achieving personal and academic success through resilience and determination. Graduating from Norco College, he demonstrated the power of persistence and self-discipline. Lino actively engaged in various organizations, discovering a passion for self-improvement and community-building. As Vice President of Relations at ASNC, he played a pivotal role in promoting campus events through app development, social media expansion, and poster creation.

Lino's ambition extends beyond academics, aspiring to own a business focused on positive social impact by constructing infrastructure and communities. His remarkable transformation highlights tenacity and dedication, overcoming depression and drug addiction through sobriety, mental health recovery, and physical wellness.

Lino excelled academically, raising his GPA from 1.8 to an impressive 3.4, while using adversity as motivation to excel in student leadership and maintain sobriety. As part of the Disability Resource Center (DRC), he proves that disability does not hinder greatness, diligently grasping subjects and achieving rewarding results.

Looking ahead, Lino eagerly anticipates transferring to UC San Diego, inspiring personal growth, and leaving a legacy of positivity, empowerment, and community transformation.

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