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Janelle Gonzales
Boxer and Sac State alum Janelle Gonzales fights for youth after rising from hardship
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Boxer and Sac State alum Janelle Gonzales fights for youth after rising from hardship
August 26, 2025 Overcoming a childhood steeped in drugs and violence, Janelle Gonzales is a social work manager and owner of a boxing gym aimed at helping underserved youths succeed.
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Computer Science alum and cybersecurity leader Lynda Grindstaff pays it forward
November 20, 2024 Lynda Grindstaff enjoyed a more than two-decade career in tech before walking away from corporate America to focus on helping women gain more opportunities.
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Sacramento State degrees drive Jennifer Robinson’s mini golf bar success
July 25, 2024 Alum Jennifer Robinson turned her MBA project into Tipsy Putt, a thriving mini golf bar chain, and is now using her business to give back to the community while staying connected to her alma mater.
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From farmhand to trailblazer: How Sac State alumnus Roger Fong made history
May 31, 2024 Roger Fong, who graduated in 1956 with a degree in Business Administration, became the nation's first Asian American elected county assessor and co-founded Five Star Bank, cementing his legacy as a leader and role model for the Sacramento community.