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Alumni

Mount Tamalpais College is committed to supporting student’s academic and professional development, as well as their capacity to assume leadership roles in their communities after release. See below for additional resources for success after leaving prison.

ALUMNI RESOURCES

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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ABOUT 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 leaders in their communities, our alumni are often strong advocates for those still inside.

Alumni Spotlight: Antoine ‘Aziz’ Brown

April 11, 2024
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Alumni Spotlight: Aly Tamboura

February 26, 2024
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Alumni Spotlight: Jesse Vasquez

February 12, 2024
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Alumni Spotlight: Javier Jimenez

November 30, 2023
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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.”

Danny Plunkett

I am determined to be a part of the solutions to the problems facing humanity.”

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."

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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201
GRADUATES
Since 1996, 201 students have completed their AA degree with us at San Quentin.
2,500
STUDENTS
More than 2,500 graduates and former students have returned
to the community.
1-7
EVENTS
We host 1-7 alumni-focused
events annually.