Experience

Foundation for California Community Colleges

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Manager- User Support & Training

  • Nov 2021 - Present

• District Partnerships Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Nov 2021



California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dream Center Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  Student Academic Services •Manage an $85,000 budget to coordinate, plan, and implement programs that support the mission of the Dream Center • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise graduate assistants, AmeriCorps interns, and student interns and volunteers by creating job descriptions, trainings, and support meetings • Meet with on and off-campus constituents to build sustainable relationships that meet the goals of the Dream Center • Collaborate with the UndocuAlly Working Group, the Central Coast Coalition for… Show more •Manage an $85,000 budget to coordinate, plan, and implement programs that support the mission of the Dream Center • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise graduate assistants, AmeriCorps interns, and student interns and volunteers by creating job descriptions, trainings, and support meetings • Meet with on and off-campus constituents to build sustainable relationships that meet the goals of the Dream Center • Collaborate with the UndocuAlly Working Group, the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success, and Rising Immigrant Students for Education Club to serve the broader undocumented community • Provide counseling, support, and guidance to all students • Work closely with the Office of University Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Aid, Dean of Students, Career Services, Student Affairs, ASI, Academic Advising, and more to offer the best quality experience for undocumented students • Conduct outreach efforts and presentations to local community colleges, high schools, and community members • Produced assessment tools for evaluation of workshops and an annual end of the year report for the enhancement of programming for the Dream Center • Develop & manage the Dream Center website, Facebook, Instagram, and Guidebook App content to serve students and campus community • Served as a keynote speaker at various institutions in the Central Coast discussing undocumented related research and personal testimony Show less



Chaffey College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Success Guide

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  Guiding Panthers to Success Center • Provided academic advising to a diverse group of students on academic, career, and personal goals on a walk-in basis to an average of 20 students daily • Developed Abbreviated Student Educational Plans for students’ first semester using CSU and IGETC curriculum sheets and online resources such as assist.org, bls.gov, and onetonline.org • Conducted New Student Orientation workshops to our Senior Early Assessment students in our district high schools •Informed students about progress… Show more • Provided academic advising to a diverse group of students on academic, career, and personal goals on a walk-in basis to an average of 20 students daily • Developed Abbreviated Student Educational Plans for students’ first semester using CSU and IGETC curriculum sheets and online resources such as assist.org, bls.gov, and onetonline.org • Conducted New Student Orientation workshops to our Senior Early Assessment students in our district high schools •Informed students about progress towards completing a certificate, AA/AS-T degree, and/or transfer • Promoted academic success by facilitating workshops in English and Spanish on New Student Orientation, Goal Setting, Hope and Mindset, and Academic Success Show less



Azusa Pacific University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• TRiO Student Support Services Graduate Assistant

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  Undergraduate Academic Success Center • Provided academic advising, educational guidance, and mentorship to a caseload of 140 TRiO participants • Developed campus awareness of first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities through outreach efforts including publication efforts, and involvement during student and parent orientation • Recruited and hired 6 tutors for our tutoring services, and facilitate tutoring sessions by providing a thriving environment for 15 students to feel a sense of belonging and build… Show more • Provided academic advising, educational guidance, and mentorship to a caseload of 140 TRiO participants • Developed campus awareness of first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities through outreach efforts including publication efforts, and involvement during student and parent orientation • Recruited and hired 6 tutors for our tutoring services, and facilitate tutoring sessions by providing a thriving environment for 15 students to feel a sense of belonging and build community

• Local Engagement Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Center for Student Action • Supervised and evaluated 5 Student Ministry Coordinators by empowering them to develop relevant and meaningful service opportunities for the community of Azusa • Met weekly with staff members for personal development and guidance on quality programming and proper assessment and evaluation in their respected ministries • Acted as a guide for budgeting, fiscal management and financial allocation for each Student Ministry Coordinator • Assisted students in the development and… Show more • Supervised and evaluated 5 Student Ministry Coordinators by empowering them to develop relevant and meaningful service opportunities for the community of Azusa • Met weekly with staff members for personal development and guidance on quality programming and proper assessment and evaluation in their respected ministries • Acted as a guide for budgeting, fiscal management and financial allocation for each Student Ministry Coordinator • Assisted students in the development and organization of program opportunities geared towards community engagement programs aimed to educate and mobilize students toward participation in service alongside the local community



University at Albany, SUNY

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Assistant, Career Services

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Albany, New York Area • Competitively selected as a Summer NASPA NUFP Fellow among a nation-wide pool of candidates • Advise incoming EOP students on careers, majors and assessments available to facilitate career exploration • Observe career counseling sessions with professional staff members on mock interviewing and career decision making • Utilize Adobe Photoshop to create a flyer on office’s new job and internship database (Handshake) • Develop spreadsheet on Excel of senior-level alumni with… Show more • Competitively selected as a Summer NASPA NUFP Fellow among a nation-wide pool of candidates • Advise incoming EOP students on careers, majors and assessments available to facilitate career exploration • Observe career counseling sessions with professional staff members on mock interviewing and career decision making • Utilize Adobe Photoshop to create a flyer on office’s new job and internship database (Handshake) • Develop spreadsheet on Excel of senior-level alumni with active LinkedIn profiles Show less



California State University, Fullerton

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Titan Delegate

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Fullerton, CA • Participate in large-scale outreach events at various high schools as a representative of California State University, Fullerton that serves over 100 diverse student populations at college fairs, high school visits, parent nights, and special events • Conduct a variety of academic presentations in classrooms, after-school workshops, student panels at various school sites that include topics on admissions requirements, financial aid, the four systems of higher education, and the Early… Show more • Participate in large-scale outreach events at various high schools as a representative of California State University, Fullerton that serves over 100 diverse student populations at college fairs, high school visits, parent nights, and special events • Conduct a variety of academic presentations in classrooms, after-school workshops, student panels at various school sites that include topics on admissions requirements, financial aid, the four systems of higher education, and the Early Assessment Program • Assist the Coordinator and Student Coordinator in office tasks and projects including updating program databases, training materials, mailing packets, and returning phone messages • Plan and coordinate year long project of collaborating with on campus and off campus professionals to serve undocumented students with a scholarship resource guide • Knowledgeable and up-to-date on the history, traditions, and highlights of the University

• Peer Mentor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Fullerton, CA • Acclimate first-year Future Scholars freshmen and transfer students to the Cal State Fullerton’s environment by familiarizing them with campus resources • Provide personal, academic, professional, and social development through one-on-one mentorship sessions by guiding mentees towards resources tailored to their needs • Create workshops on various topics including campus involvement, public speaking, and interview skills to enhance student engagement • Participate in English and… Show more • Acclimate first-year Future Scholars freshmen and transfer students to the Cal State Fullerton’s environment by familiarizing them with campus resources • Provide personal, academic, professional, and social development through one-on-one mentorship sessions by guiding mentees towards resources tailored to their needs • Create workshops on various topics including campus involvement, public speaking, and interview skills to enhance student engagement • Participate in English and Spanish speaking student panels, to inform and encourage the importance of parent participation in their student’s postsecondary educational goals • Attend campus outreach programming events that include Days of Discovery and Dia De Los Padres Conference to recruit potential students to participate in the LINKS Mentoring Program • Plan and organize staff retreat for four faculty members and seven student assistants in order to promote team building and training • Assess student satisfaction in the program, and provided additional supplemental support when needed

• Resident Counselor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Fullerton, CA • Monitored and lived in with ninety-three Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students from diverse backgrounds (first-generation, low-income, undocumented, and foster youth) residing in assigned building during duration of the program • Supervised a group of twenty students and created evening activities to foster student engagement • Served in twenty four hour on-call duty rotations with summer bridge resident staff. • Planned activities to help develop student’s self-esteem… Show more • Monitored and lived in with ninety-three Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students from diverse backgrounds (first-generation, low-income, undocumented, and foster youth) residing in assigned building during duration of the program • Supervised a group of twenty students and created evening activities to foster student engagement • Served in twenty four hour on-call duty rotations with summer bridge resident staff. • Planned activities to help develop student’s self-esteem and confidence as they transitioned from high school to college • Attended daily mandatory staff meetings and participated in staff development activities and performed other duties as assigned • Managed individual student concerns in walk-in crisis situations by problem solving and resource referral