July 6, 2026
VALLEJO – Touro University of California recently announced the six recipients of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation-TUC partnership grants.
The students, all pursuing careers in health care, will divide a pot of $150,000 in Momhi Scholarships.
One of the recipients is Destany Michael, of Vallejo, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028.
“Michael has followed a rigorous educational path on her quest to become a doctor, to include obtaining two master’s degrees before entering Touro’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program on Mare Island,” Touro stated. “She is an alumna of TUC’s Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences programs.”
The other recipients are Kaylena Principe, Monica Tran and Catherine Keating, also from the Doctor of Osteopathic program; and Jasmine Bonner and Yunuen Gonzalez from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science program.
“The recipients were selected for their academic achievement, connection to Vallejo and demonstrated commitment to serving their communities. Collectively, the students have contributed to health outreach, public education and service initiatives focused on improving access to care and supporting underserved populations,” Touro stated.
The scholarship program was established in 2024 with $400,000 designated to support Vallejo students attending Touro University California, Cal Maritime and Solano Community College. The award to Solano College students was enhanced in April with $150,000 a year earmarked for Momhi Scholarships in each of the next three years.