Going From Student to Leader: Catherine Eredia’s Journey of Care and Commitment

Catherine Eredia, known to her students as Mrs. E, has been a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. Nursing has been both her career and her calling.

Her journey in healthcare began at West Valley Occupational Center, where she started as a CNA student. Just weeks before graduating, she received an unexpected opportunity to join the LVN program at Los Angeles Trade Technical College as an alternate on the waitlist. Encouraged by her CNA instructor to seize the chance, she embraced the opportunity--a decision that ultimately shaped the course of her entire career.

​Over the years, Mrs. Eredia has dedicated herself to nursing, patient care, and education, serving in various roles and mentoring countless students. Her journey has now come full circle as she returns to West Valley Occupational Center as the Program Director for Nursing Services. It is both an honor and a joy for her to give back to the place where her nursing path first began and to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.