Osmarth Espejo Enríquez is a proud first-generation student graduating with an associate degree in Communications. Originally from Texas, Osmarth relocated to California and found a new beginning through education. As a student, he’s used his voice to advocate for equity and opportunity, speaking at the California State Capitol and representing the stories of students often left unheard. Throughout his time at SRJC, Osmarth has been deeply involved with EOPS, a support program for students facing economic and educational barriers, and the Puente Project, which focuses on college access and leadership for Latinx students. He has also engaged in statewide advocacy efforts, helping lead conversations on access, identity, and representation. His passion for media and storytelling is rooted in his belief that communication can spark meaningful change—and that every student’s voice matters. As the 2025 Student Commencement Speaker, Osmarth is honored to represent not just his own journey, but the courage, persistence, and collective triumph of the Class of 2025.

Tsione Wolde-Michael is an arts administrator, historian, and curator. She is the founding director of the Center for Restorative History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. In 2022 she was appointed by President Biden to revive the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities -- an advisory commission tasked with providing cultural policy recommendations to the Executive Branch and relevant federal agencies. Her work in public history focuses on redress and restorative justice in museums through innovative approaches to community engagement, collections management, cultural heritage, and exhibitions. Her international work in Ethiopia, Mozambique, South Africa, and the United Kingdom has centered on collaborating with local art and public history institutions to reinterpret colonial collections. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Women and Gender Studies from Macalester College and her Master’s in History from Harvard University. “It is a distinct honor to speak at Santa Rosa Junior College’s (SRJC) 2025 Commencement Ceremony. SRJC’s record of academic excellence reflects the unique talents, perspectives, and ambitions of its students. I especially appreciate the chance to contribute to a community that so strongly values growth, inclusivity, and opportunity as part of its mission. As May approaches, I look forward to celebrating the achievements of our nation’s future leaders, creators, and changemakers on their special day.”