CSULB Alumni

This celebrates the incredible talent of Jonathan Michael Castillo ’13, a Chicago-based visual artist, photographer, and educator. From creating a visionary large-scale installation at O’Hare International Airport to contributing to Chicago’s Citywide Plan through a commissioned project, his work has been featured at prestigious institutions and exhibitions, including the Art Institute of Chicago and Photo LA.

Join us in congratulating Jonathan 👏🎉 on two remarkable achievements: being named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow and receiving the 2026 Joyce Foundation Artadia Award 🏆.

We’re proud to celebrate Jonathan’s continued impact and honored to have him as part of our Beach alumni family!

It’s time to tune in to our new summer sessions of 49er Industry Chats and get your gears turning and minds inspired. 🧠💡💭

This June, two Beach Alumni will share their insights on carving your own path, finding what fuels your passions, and creating space to balance work and play.

Rede-FINDING Yourself: Identifying as a Life-Long Learner With Multiple Passions
📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Carlos Hernández, '23
School Counselor at LAUSD
Referee for FIFA
🔗 Link in bio or https://bit.ly/CarlosHchat

Leading the Future of Healthcare: Commercialization, Innovation, and Scale
🎤 Co-lead by CSULB alum Stacy Shaffer
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Rani Khetarpal, ‘98
CEO of Navpoint Health
🔗 Link in bio or https://bit.ly/RaniKchat