From the president
Celeste Whiterock is currently studying at Mesa Community College in the Secondary Education program. Celeste’s career goal is to become a middle school teacher, with an emphasis in Social Studies. Celeste continuously outshines with her dedication to civic engagement endeavors throughout her educational journey. During her time at Mesa Community College, Celeste has become involved on campus in multiple ways. She has held the positions of secretary for the Intertribal Student Organization and senator for Educators Rising student organizations. Through her role as an America Reads Tutor with the Center for Community & Civic Engagement, Celeste has first handedly helped to facilitate and assist in developing civically based activities, events, and on-going programming. In addition, Celeste was selected as a Campus Vote Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. Furthermore, she is a mentor for the Seeds of Wisdom program, which provides mentorship to current Indigenous high school students as they transition to college. Celeste hopes to continue her involvement on campus through the Associated Students of Mesa Community College, as she is currently running for Executive Vice President for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Personal Statement
Growing up in the Tempe and Mesa area, I’ve always appreciated the many ways to find community and get involved. Through school, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with local businesses by inviting them to participate in events or helping promote MCC activities at their locations. One of my goals is to encourage students to become more civically engaged on campus and in the community. Beyond campus, I have been inspired to engage with the Indigenous community across the state. Being part of these spaces allows me to continuously learn, grow, and contribute, and I find so much joy in staying involved. I am passionate about student engagement, leadership, and creating an inclusive campus environment. My involvement as secretary for the Intertribal
Student Organization, senator for Educators Rising, and a Federal Work Study student at the Center for Community and Civic Engagement has given me valuable experience in leadership, organization, and advocacy. I want to use these skills to uplift student voices, strengthen communication between students and administration, and help ensure that all students feel supported and connected.