Alumni

Mount Tamalpais College helps alumni thrive post-release by supporting their academic ambitions, career potential, and leadership in their communities. Through our Alumni network, we extend the supportive learning environment built inside MTC classrooms to provide lasting connections, resources, and opportunities for success.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Update Your Contact Information

Have you taken classes with us at any point over the past 30 years? We aim to stay connected with former MTC students to share new resources, events, and opportunities. Please update your contact details to stay in touch. Submit by the end of 2025 for a chance to win a $200 gift card!

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ALUMNI RESOURCES

MTC Alumni Scholarship Program

Each year, MTC offers alumni the opportunity to apply for financial support to continue their education in trade schools, community colleges, four-year colleges, and graduate schools. All students who have successfully completed at least six full courses with MTC are eligible to apply.

Explore Scholarship Program details and meet past recipients.

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Questions?

If you are a former student of Mount Tamalpais College (formerly the Prison University Project) and are looking for additional resources or assistance to continue your education, please contact our Alumni Affairs Associate, Corey McNeil, at cmcneil@mttamcollege.edu or at 415.455.8088 ex. 7020.

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MEET OUR ALUMNI

Former Mount Tamalpais College students have continued their education and built careers in diverse fields. Many are spearheading advocacy, public education, and reentry efforts across the country, and are committed to a life of service upon paroling. As lifelong learners and leaders in their communities, MTC alumni are often strong advocates for those still inside.

MTC Alumni Scholarship Awardee: Brian Asey Gonsoulin

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MTC Alumni Scholarship Awardee: Anthony Ammons Jr.

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Other Side of the Wall

Other Side of the Wall is a short documentary portraiture series by filmmaker R.J. Lozada on Mount Tamalpais College alumni and their post-incarcerated lives. The film features two Mount Tamalpais College alumni, Corey McNeil and James "JC" Cavitt, on their reentry journey.

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Nghiep 'Ke' Lam

Education is an essential part of who I am and the legacy I want to leave behind. Every day is a learning experience. My passions are mechanical problem-solving, or sharing my experience to help someone else with their project.”

Kenyatta Leal

When talking about adversities, nothing compares to personal characteristics. The more I learned about myself, the better equipped I am to manage those unrecognized behaviors that come with it. Since I removed all self-destructive personalities, I can easily spot flaws in others, which better prepares me to help them and myself.”

Johnny Gomez

My life right now consists of working and taking care of my mom. She is not able to walk. I have to get her out of bed, feed her, and all the other stuff she needs.”

Ruben Ramirez

What I cherish the most is the enlightenment that I've received through education and programs that allowed me to be a better person in my relationships with others.”

Ron Ehde

I start every day with prayer, Bible, and encouraging devotional readings. It took me three prior prison terms and a life sentence to finally realize that complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol and a relationship with God are the solutions to my problems."