2025 Oakton Voices

Scott Sophier

Published on November 17, 2025

Scott Sophier has spent more than two decades serving the Evanston Community through law enforcement, but his journey started in the early 2000s鈥攂alancing work, school and his goals as a student at 糖心动漫vlog. Read More about Scott Sophier

Julian Ozers

Published on August 12, 2025

Through a pandemic, Julian Ozers found a creative community at Oakton. He is pursuing an associate in fine arts, while he also set himself up for success with an AutoCAD certificate. Read More about Julian Ozers

Patrick Butiong

Published on July 21, 2025

As a licensed physical therapist assistant, Patrick Butiong helps people move through pain and regain their confidence鈥攐ne thoughtful exercise at a time. Read More about Patrick Butiong

Robert Noia

Published on July 8, 2025

"I鈥檓 mentoring students who are serious about design, helping them take their work to the next level. I鈥檓 learning with them, and helping them, while still pushing forward in my own career. It鈥檚 grounding. And they inspire me鈥攖hey鈥檙e fearless." Read More about Robert Noia

Taylor Anama

Published on June 12, 2025

Taylor was looking for a college experience that was a close to home commute. What he found were opportunities to build community and grow as a leader. Read More about Taylor Anama

Giorgia Balestri

Published on April 30, 2025

"When you have a family, or you feel older, and you鈥檙e busy and new to the community, it鈥檚 hard. But don鈥檛 listen to that voice. You can do it. Keep going鈥攜ou will be proud of yourself.鈥� Read More about Giorgia Balestri

Dario Casta帽eda

Published on January 6, 2025

鈥淚 feel that immigration law is the best field of law as far as you鈥檙e giving back and also receiving so much. When a client becomes a citizen, it鈥檚 the ultimate achievement. " Read More about Dario Casta帽eda

Amayrani Vargas

Published on January 2, 2025

Amayrani Vargas was looking for a way to level up in her career when she discovered Oakton鈥檚 Commercial Driver鈥檚 License program. With help from the Workforce Equity Initiative, Amayrani received financial assistance鈥攁nd a whole lot of encouragement. Read More about Amayrani Vargas