Natasha Masand
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Business Administration
Berkeley City College business.
It is an unbelievable honor to be awarded the 2024 Chancellor’s Trophy. When I started attending Berkeley City College straight out of high school, I was unsure of myself in many ways. I leaned heavily on the district’s resources to explore my interests and not only found my
passion for business, but my voice in advocacy. In these past two years, I’ve learned so much from collaborating with faculty, administration, and fellow students on projects and events to improve our community. Being active in the Peralta district has been rewarding in itself, so being recognized as this year’s trophy winner is an immense privilege. I’m so thankful for Chancellor
Gilkerson’s belief in me. I hope to pay her kindness and mentorship forward as I transfer into UC Berkeley and pursue a career in business.
The Peralta Community College District’s Chancellor’s Trophy Award is a district-wide award designed to recognize and honor outstanding students whose scholarship, sense of civic responsibility, and leadership give the most promise of future success and service to their community. The winner is selected from four finalists, who are the President’s Medallion winners from each college.
This year, Student Trustee Natasha Masand earned this award with her leadership and strong advocacy on behalf of students across the district.
Laney College mathematics instructor Tracy Camp established the Ernestine Camp Scholarship in honor of her mother, Ernestine Camp, a beloved mathematics instructor who taught at Laney College for over 30 years.
Rene, a dedicated employee for over 30 years, held various positions across all four campuses, including the District office, and concluded his career as the Admissions and Records Supervisor at Laney College.
Investing in tomorrow’s leaders is what The Sisson-Blackwell Scholarship for Success aims to do!
In partnership with the Peralta Colleges Foundation, this past May, Counselor Blackwell launched “The Sisson-Blackwell Scholarship for Success.
The Peralta Colleges Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit: ID# 23-7091547.
5% of all support for the Peralta Colleges through the PCF is allocated to unrestricted funds to be used to further the Foundation’s mission.
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