Irene Molinar-Santos is a PR and communications professional dedicated to her community and the place closest to her heart: Victor Valley College.  Through storytelling, media outreach, fundraising, and relationship-building, Irene elevates the college’s mission and expands community engagement.  She enjoys photography, videography, reading, writing, and spending time with friends and family over meals and drinks.  Irene lives in Victorville with her husband and two dogs.

Turning 30, Irene reflected on the decade ahead — free time, nurturing creativity, and investing in friendships and personal growth.  Irene loves connecting with others, building things, and watching ideas come to life.  One truth became clear:  She’d been pouring time into things that made her happy as a child – the Victorville Christmas Parade, working at her alma mater, spending time at libraries and parks…spaces and traditions that shaped her.  She will keep investing in the community that raised her, encouraging others to do the same.