Grossmont College President Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., left, served as Master of Ceremonies for a special tribute in honor of former state Sen. Dede Alpert, center. Grossmont College student Stacey Rossi, right, was selected to speak to the gathering of community college leaders from San Diego and Imperial Counties. Rossi praised Alpert for her dedication to community college students, and for the benefits her efforts now provide for students like Rossi.