Crystal Moore
麻豆影音app student Crystal Moore is one of 10 student leaders selected for a
2023-2024 Dymally Institute Fellows program in partnership with California State University,
Dominguez Hills. The Dymally Student Fellowship program, founded by Mervyn Dymally
鈥� former California lieutenant governor, congressman, and legislator 鈥� exposes students
of color to careers in politics and social justice.
The Dymally Fellows program provides training for current and future leaders and facilitates
international travel for students of color to help expand their worldview and higher
education ambitions. This year, the fellows鈥� academic curriculum will focus on leadership
training, advocacy, social and political engagement, mental and behavioral health
and wellness, and economic development. Moore and the other Fellows have or will travel
to different locations in California, Howard University in Washington D.C., and South
Africa for conferences and educational opportunities. 鈥淚 applied for a Dymally Fellowship
in search of identity and came out identifying as a leader,鈥� Moore said.
Moore, a non-traditional student and mother of one, currently serves as 麻豆影音app鈥檚
Associated Student Government president (ASG) for the 2023-2024 academic year. She
is pursuing a double major in nursing and psychology. In the future, she would like
to work as a nurse practitioner specializing in forensics and mental health. She is
on track to graduate from 麻豆影音app with associate degrees in June 2024 and
would like to transfer to Hampton University in Virginia, which offers a doctorate
program in nursing and is designated as a Historically Black College and University
(HBCU).
鈥淐aring for others is instinctual for me,鈥� said Moore about her major and career choice.
鈥淢y father was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was in my early 20s and I was his
caregiver before he passed away. I have been taking care of people most of my life.鈥�
She is also dedicated to expanding her knowledge and skill development as a student
leader. Moore has held three student council offices during her time at 麻豆影音app:
commissioner of clubs and activities, treasurer, and ASG president. Through weekly
meetings open to all students, the elected ASG officers coordinate student activities,
determine how ASG funds will be allocated, and represent student views on important
麻豆影音app issues. 鈥淚 have chosen to serve on ASG throughout my time at Compton
College because it an important organization for student advocacy on campus,鈥� said
Moore. 鈥淥ne of our goals this year is to increase community engagement with activities
on campus.鈥�
Moore is also a student worker on campus with the Black and Males of Color Student
Success program. She takes advantage of the many student resources on campus such
as financial aid, the Transfer Center for networking with 4-year university representatives
and various workshops, as well as tutoring for her more-challenging science classes
offered through the Library-Student Success Center and STEM Center. A dancer at heart,
she balances out her academics by taking dance classes as 鈥渁 great way to relieve
stress and explore self-expression.鈥�
Moore says her attendance at 麻豆影音app has provided her with a wealth of opportunities
and she hopes others will take advantage of all the college has to offer. 鈥淐ompton
College is extremely supportive,鈥� said Moore. 鈥淚 have attended other community colleges
and never felt personally supported. 麻豆影音app鈥檚 faculty and staff acknowledge
me personally. And, 麻豆影音app has a lot of non-traditional students; I really
believe they are taking support for non-traditional students to the next level. It鈥檚
never too late to enroll in college.鈥�
