2024 Local Heroes Honoree Dr. Alberto J. Román
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Local Heroes celebrates Dr. Alberto J. Román for advancing educational programs.
PBS SoCal recognizes Dr. Alberto J. Román as a Local Heroes Honoree for his work at educational institutions developing and advancing educational programs for underserved communities. In his prior role as college president of ELAC, he increased college access for underserved students and closed achievement gaps through rigorous academic programs and student support services.
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2024 Local Heroes Honoree Dr. Alberto J. Román
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PBS SoCal recognizes Dr. Alberto J. Román as a Local Heroes Honoree for his work at educational institutions developing and advancing educational programs for underserved communities. In his prior role as college president of ELAC, he increased college access for underserved students and closed achievement gaps through rigorous academic programs and student support services.
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PBS SoCal congratulates 2024 Local Heroes Award winner Doctor Alberto Roman.
-I'm an immigrant and a first generation college graduate.
My own lived experiences that really helped me to want to champion equity in higher education were not only focused on the academic progress.
It's important that we meet those most basic needs first, because if we don't, we know they're going to struggle with their education.
I don't believe there's a greater determinant of social and economic mobility than education.
Meet the Local Heroes 2024 Honorees
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Clip: S2024 | 1m | Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen, and Dr. Alberto J. Román, are 2024’s Local Heroes honorees. (1m)
2024 Local Heroes Honorees Stacy Yung and Virginia Nguyen
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