Bonnie Ho

Bonnie Ho is a former Community Colleges Fellow at LAist.com. She authored an illustrated zine that follows the journeys of six Southern Californians who went to community college to change their careers.1 As part of her work, Ho explored various aspects of community college education and career changes.

Some key points about Bonnie Ho's work:

1. She created an illustrated zine featuring stories of career changers who utilized community colleges.1

2. Ho herself had considered a career change for over five years before pursuing her interests in art and journalism through community college.1

3. Her project focused on six individuals who made or started career transitions via community college education.1

4. As a Community Colleges Fellow, Ho contributed reporting to stories about community college programs, such as flight training for aspiring pilots.2

5. Her work at LAist involved exploring topics related to community colleges, career changes, and educational opportunities in Southern California.

Bonnie Ho's experience as both a career changer and a journalist allowed her to provide unique insights into the role of community colleges in facilitating mid-career transitions. Her illustrated zine and reporting work helped highlight the diverse paths people take when pursuing new careers through community college education.