Mona Makhmalbaf, a beacon of collaboration and insightful understanding, celebrates her 2025 graduation from SacState with a Bachelor's in Political Science, alongside her loyal "4-legged brother" Max. As her intern supervisor, witnessing Mona's commitment to interconnectedness for the common good reinforces my hope in the next generation of leaders. Congratulations, Mona, on this momentous achievement as the first in your family to earn a degree – a true milestone for you and yours!