San Mateo County Students Recognized in C2E2 ePortfolio Competition

The San Mateo County Office of Education is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of students across the county who participated in the 2025 Career & College ePortfolio (C2E2) Competition. This countywide event showcases student creativity, career readiness, and innovation through digital portfolios that highlight skills, experiences, and future goals.

More than 3,200 high school students submitted ePortfolios this year, with $5,000 in prizes awarded to top entries. Twelfth-grade students who met the completion benchmark were also recognized with graduation honor cords, celebrating their dedication and achievement.

Student Award Recipients

First Place Winners – $500 Each

• Erica Marie Songco, Health Science and Medical Technology and Art, Media, and Entertainment
• Juliet Fong, Health Science and Medical Technology– Biotech
• Samantha Fang, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation – Culinary
• Charlene Ho, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech
• Nevaeh Ibe, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech

Second Place Winners – $300 Each

• Ally Livelo Tunque, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech
• Leah Lopez, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation – Culinary
• Saoirse Price, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech
• John Schlauraff, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech
• Wesley Tan, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech

Third Place Winners – $150 Each

• Francesca Mak, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation – Culinary
• Sophia Ysabel Golingo, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech
• Lauren Kim, Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation – Culinary
• Edward Tian, Art, Media, and Entertainment & Health Science and Medical Technology
• Catelyn Santos, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech
• Scarlett Tong, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech

Special Recognition – $100

• Lucia Eliares, Health Science and Medical Technology – Biotech

Industry professionals from across the region, including representatives from CSU East Bay, San Carlos Children’s Center, NovaWorks, and the San Mateo County Office of Education, volunteered their time as judges. Each portfolio received thoughtful evaluation and personalized feedback, helping students reflect on their growth and explore future career pathways. Judges expressed how impressed they were with the creativity and professionalism students demonstrated in their Career Technical Education (CTE) classrooms.

The Career & College ePortfolio (C2E2) Competition empowers San Mateo County high school students to showcase their academic achievements, personal development, and career aspirations through digital portfolios. These portfolios serve as tools for both postsecondary planning and career exploration, connecting students with educators, industry experts, and the broader community. Each year, the competition also strengthens connections between classrooms and industry, highlighting the innovation, skill, and dedication of San Mateo County students.