Spotlight Alumni Award
2026 Spotlight Alumni Awardees
The Spotlight Alumni Award aims to celebrate graduates who are uniquely and successfully working to make a difference in their communities in significant and creative ways.
Spotlight
Dan Beans (‘92)
A graduate of PLNU’s engineering physics program, Dan’s path to leadership reflects perseverance, adaptability, and a deep sense of public service.
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Spotlight
Gwen Gleason-Rohrer (‘03)
Gwen Gleason-Rohrer is a family physician whose career reflects a deep commitment to equity, justice, and whole-person care.
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Spotlight
Katelyn Ortiz (‘16)
Katelyn Ortiz is a senior staff software engineer at Palo Alto Networks, where she designs and scales technology that supports secure and resilient digital infrastructure.
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Spotlight
Sarah Yasukochi (‘06)
Sarah Yasukochi is a marketing professional who brings authenticity, creativity, and strategic insight to her work in the marketing space.
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2026 Distinguished Achievement Awardees
This is the highest award presented by the Alumni Association on behalf of Point Loma Nazarene University. This award is given in recognition of significant and outstanding lifetime accomplishments in a profession, academically, or in service to nonprofit organizations, a strong Christian testimony, and an impact on people’s lives.
Awardees coming soon!
Rising Alumni
2026 Rising Alumni Awardees
The Point Loma Nazarene University Rising Alumni Award is awarded each year at Homecoming to students who represent the alumni stars of the future – those who are thoughtful, service-minded, pursuing the unique God-given calling in their life, and continuing the mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.
Student Profile
Jacob Le
Jacob Le is a mechanical engineering major graduating summa cum laude in May 2026 and is originally from Corona, California. During his time at Point Loma Nazarene University, Jacob has demonstrated academic excellence, faithful service, and a strong commitment to the campus community.
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Student Profile
Trey Weedman
Trey Weedman is a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University from Renton, Washington. A lifelong soccer player, he competed with PAC NW Soccer Club before continuing his athletic career at PLNU, where he has been a dedicated member of the men’s soccer team and a respected leader among his peers.
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