Historias

Christian Lifonzo

3 de junio de 2025

Christian, diagnosed with autism at age 9 in 2006, faced immense challenges in a time when awareness and support were scarce. Despite early struggles in school, social isolation, and being told he would never succeed, his family never gave up on him.

A pivotal move to the Antelope Valley brought the support he needed, and Christian began to thrive—graduating high school with a 4.0 GPA and earning four associate degrees from Antelope Valley College. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from CSULB and, in April, achieved his dream job as an engineer at Lockheed Martin. Though he still receives support at home, Christian’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of proper support, perseverance, and belief in one’s potential.