Beyond MC
MC Alumni Making A Difference
Jury Medrano Jimenez ’24 recently sat on a panel with former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to discuss the importance of accessible higher education. Read her story and other news from standout MC alums.
The MC Alumni Association is a free membership organization of former students, graduates, and retirees of Montgomery College and its legacy institutions. We serve past MC students helping them build professional contacts and reach their full potential while supporting today’s students.
As an MC alum, you are eligible to apply for a free Alumni Association membership. Benefits include free professional development courses, staying connected with your alma mater, exclusive resources and networking opportunities, giving back your expertise to MC, enjoying happy hours, and indulging in alumni discounts at local restaurants and businesses.
Membership is open to all graduates and former students. Sign up for your free membership today!
Get Involved
Membership
Complete the membership application, checking the boxes that align with your interests, and join us in the Alumni Association—it's FREE. Join today!
Volunteer
There are a lot of ways in which to volunteer—from planning alumni events and activities, to mentoring current students. Email the Alumni Office to volunteer. Email the Alumni Officenew window to volunteer.
Give Back
Every year, the Alumni Association awards scholarships to outstanding students, as well as the sons, daughters, and siblings of MC alumni. Make a gift to support student scholarshipsnew window.
Share Your Story
We’re always looking for outstanding alums to share their story to be published onto the Alumni Association website, social media, newsletter, and more. Share your story today!
Career and Jobs
Whether you’re an alum searching for job opportunities, or an employer looking to hire MC students and graduates, the College Central Network is a great tool for you. Visit Student Career and Employment Services for more information.
Alumni Engagement and Events
The Alumni Association organizes and hosts numerous engagement activities and events throughout the year that raise money for student scholarships and help former students stay connected.
Each May, the Alumni Association hosts its annual Dogfishing for MC Scholarships fundraiser at the Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg, MD. The event raises thousands of dollars for student scholarships through a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and other engagement activities. The 12th annual Dogfishing for MC Scholarships fundraiser on May 6, 2025 drew more than 400 attendees and raised over $9,500.
The Alumni Association hosted a reunion for the Montgomery College Fightin’ Knights football program on December 13, 2024. Over 150 former players, coaches, and supporters gathered at the Theatre Arts building on the Rockville campus to celebrate 55 years of Montgomery College football—more than five decades of passion, perseverance, and championship triumphs. The special guest was Coach Phil Martin, who brought the team to two NJCAA national championships during his 21 years of coaching the Fightin' Knights from 1982-2002. Watch the recap herenew window.
The Alumni Association organized multiple legislative advocacy opportunities in 2025. Opportunities included the 45th annual Montgomery County Commission for Women Women’s Legislative Briefing, the Montgomery County Council Operating Budget Hearing, and the Montgomery County Education Budget Forum. Alumni Board members and volunteers advocated for the funding priorities of Montgomery College while raising awareness about the Alumni Association and the services it provides.
One of the most critical services that the Alumni Association provides is mentoring. Mentors provide guidance and support to students and alumni in achieving their academic and professional aspirations. The Alumni Association recruits mentors to be matched with mentees through Future Linknew window, which is an official mentoring partner of Montgomery College. Stay tuned for a revamped alumni mentoring program that will be launched in Fall 2025.
Alumni volunteers attend and support student-led activities and events throughout the year. Examples include Commencement, spring graduate fairs, SGA meetings, student career panels, the Raptor Tank Business Pitch Competition, Mobile Food Markets, and more. It’s critical to raise students’ awareness of the programs and services that the Alumni Association provides while they’re at MC so that they become motivated to join the Alumni Association and give back once they graduate.
Alumni Office Staff
Steve Robinson, '09, Alumni Director, is a proud alumnus of MC and a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. With over eight years of experience in development, communications, and community engagement, Steve is dedicated to fostering strong connections within the MC alumni community. He is responsible for creating and implementing a strategic alumni engagement program designed to deepen alumni involvement, resulting in increased volunteerism, financial support, and enhanced connectedness.
Ezra Pine, Alumni Specialist, brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for our community. Ezra grew up in Montgomery County and is a proud graduate of Grinnell College. His professional journey began at the Montgomery County Council, where he served as a legislative aide, gaining several years of invaluable experience in community engagement. He is responsible for developing and executing communication and programming strategies with alumni, as well as fostering their connection and involvement with Montgomery College.
Fernanda Nayla Natanya is an international student pursuing a degree in international business management. She brings strong communication and organizational skills, strengthened by leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, and volunteer service. Passionate about building connections and contributing to her community, she thrives in diverse environments as a bilingual student fluent in English and Indonesian. She plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete her bachelor’s degree and further explore her interests in global business and diplomacy.
Jocelyn Granger is a current student studying mechanical engineering. With experience in student leadership, she’s excited to bring collaboration and innovation to support alumni engagement. In addition to her work with the Alumni Association, she actively contributes to campus life through club leadership and various on-campus roles. After completing her studies at Montgomery College, she plans to transfer to a four-year institution to continue her academic journey and pursue a career in engineering.