Congrats @CorderoHolmes on being named one of AACC's Outstanding Alumni for 2025. Watch this video and learn more about his journey. @RioSaladoOnline#AACC2025
This week, Phi Theta Kappa celebrated their Spring 2023 Induction Ceremony! They welcomed new members to the chapter and shared their latest accomplishments.
We would also like to thank PTK Alumni, Cordero Holmes, for joining us as a keynote speaker!
Cordero Holmes went from incarceration to community college and eventually to ASU, where he earned a degree in public service and public policy from the Watts College with honors from Barrett, The Honors College. Learn more about Cordero at https://t.co/zLJagWfFkz.
Cordero Holmes, from life challenges to Barrett honors grad, champions public service. After transforming his life through education while in solitary confinement, he's now set to pursue a Master's in Public Administration. Read more here: https://t.co/YTMgxhsLOT
@PHITHETAKAPPA "One of the things I learned from being in PTK is research. I'm now a @barretthonors student and I'll be defending my thesis. I'm ahead of the game but I wouldn't have been knowledgeable if I hadn't done PTK." @CorderoHolmes, Rio alumnus, former PTK leader and @TheJKCF recipient.
"One of the things I learned from being in PTK is research. I'm now a @barretthonors student and I'll be defending my thesis. I'm ahead of the game but I wouldn't have been knowledgeable if I hadn't done PTK." @CorderoHolmes, #RioGrad, former PTK leader and @TheJKCF recipient.
So many powerful messages came out of our Student Parent Hill Day and Round Table this morning 💜 Here are some closing thoughts from #studentparent and panelist @CorderoHolmes:
Honored to tell this man’s story. Check out my article on Cordero Holmes-Incarceration reframed concept of community for student Cordero Holmes - The Arizona State Press https://t.co/coUEd15NFJ
Congratulations to #RioGrad@CorderoHolmes for receiving a “Living the Dream” award from the @CityofPhoenixAZ at its 37th annual Arizona MLK Awards breakfast on Jan. 13. Now a junior, Cordero was recently featured in @ASU News: https://t.co/GKTLEXsHNP
Barrett student Cordero Holmes spent three of 10 years of incarceration in solitary, where he began rebuilding his life. His journey was honored today when the city of Phoenix presented him with a Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream award. Read more:
https://t.co/5eOna9m9oZ
Join us to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the #MLK Awards Breakfast “Believe in the Dream.”
Friday, Jan. 13
7:15 a.m.
Phoenix Convention Center
For more details on how to attend: https://t.co/OpWUdqhJPn
Two-year colleges play a big part in offering returning citizens a path to higher education.
Check out @RoadtripNation's new documentary on the importance of reintegration, featuring PTK member @CorderoHolmes. #PTKProud
https://t.co/alUqV2QF8D