Honoring the Journey, Paving Our Future…Class of 2026
If you had told Sanaa Aysheh when she first arrived at PVCC as a dual enrollment high school student – nervous, unsure, and still finding her voice– that she would one day stand as Student Body President and be selected as the student speaker for commencement, she might not have believed you.
But that’s exactly the journey she’s celebrating.
Graduating with her Associate of Arts in Political Science, Aysheh is continuing to Arizona State University to pursue her bachelor’s degree, with plans to attend law school and build a career in family law, advocating for women and becoming a voice for those who feel unheard.
At PVCC, Aysheh didn’t just find her place – she helped shape it.
As Student Body President, Vice President of the United Nations of Students (UNoS) Club, Secretary of the STEAM Club, and a familiar face at the Tutoring Center front desk, Aysheh made it her mission to listen, lead, and create meaningful change. Whether advocating for women’s basic needs on campus or helping ensure students felt seen and supported, Aysheh focused on turning student voices into action.
One of her most meaningful moments came from something deeply personal, requesting the addition of the Palestinian flag in the Intercultural Center.
“That helped me feel connected to the school,” she shared. “I thought I might be judged for my identity, but instead, I felt accepted for who I am.”
For Aysheh, being a Puma is about growth, resilience, and community; and her journey reflects all three. From feeling lost at the start to confidently leading a campus and preparing to address her graduating class, she embodies the spirit of transformation that defines the Class of 2026. Her advice to incoming students is both honest and empowering: don’t try to be everything for everyone else; focus on becoming who you want to be.
“The version of you that starts college won’t be the same one that leaves,” she said. “And that’s the beauty of the journey.”