For Kerrigan Sullivan, it started with a magic moment. She was about five years old when her mom took her to see a play. Sullivan remembers being completely swept up in the experience. By six, she had landed her first role. Today, as a professor of theatre and chair of Brightpoint’s Department of Performing Arts, she helps students create those magic moments for others.

Aneeza Khan enrolled at Brightpoint with the long-term goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). As a student, she has achieved academic success, learned real-world skills for her career, and built a strong community. And after giving back to the college through volunteering and leading numerous student organizations, in May 2025, she earned a surprise title: Trailblazer of the Year.

Barbara Aceves felt certain about the future she wanted: a career in computer science. But she didn’t know if she could manage her course load with a full-time job and two children to raise. After learning about Brightpoint’s flexible course options and guaranteed admissions agreements, she stopped asking if a new career was possible, and began believing it was.

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Catherine Owens enrolled at Brightpoint without a clear career path. With the help of the college, Catherine discovered her interest in fashion design, and found the support she needed to achieve her artistic ambitions, from being featured in an Apple TV series to starting a vintage clothing business.

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For Diya Chhabra, a 2024 Brightpoint graduate, one career is not enough. Her vision is to merge two roles: scientist and surgeon.

A single dad of two girls, Kenneth Pritchett had accomplished a lot as a medical records technician for nearly 25 years and as a local school board member. But there was one thing he didn’t have: a college degree. Brightpoint helped him change that.

During the pandemic, Chrishelle York enrolled at Brightpoint in search of a career change and more stability. She juggled coursework, homeschooling her daughter and managing her salon. Now, she’s transferring to VCU in pursuit of a career in human resources.