Jilian Gómez, M.A
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Retention Specialist at Cañada College- Claim this Profile
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Melissa Maldonado
Jilian is a person I have learned a lot from as a colleague from Cañada College. As the retention specialist for the Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS) and Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI), and Dreamers, Jilian can connect well with students from various ethnic groups. We have a team of six retention specialists on campus, we continuously collaborate to support students' needs. Her work is not easy as a retention specialist with the cohort of students she has to work with, but she can manage it well! She inspires students to continue with their education! Students and staff can easily reach out to Jilian and rely on her support with students who have had the worse experiences. Jilian knows how to ease their concerns and walk them through their goals. At the same time, she continuously collaborates with various departments to ensure that we are closing the equity gaps improving retention and graduate rates!
LinkedIn User
In the summer of 2016, I had the chance of having Ms.Gómez as my internship supervisor. Not only did she demonstrate her support over the summer, but she also continued to support my journey throughout my college years. She has never judged anyone's dreams and believed everyone's capability. For this reason, I was able to continue my journey knowing that Ms.Gómez will be my mentor. I can always count on her for advice. Her passion, resilience, and nonjudgemental nature were one of the biggest reasons why I feel secure talking about my future and distress.
Melissa Maldonado
Jilian is a person I have learned a lot from as a colleague from Cañada College. As the retention specialist for the Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS) and Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI), and Dreamers, Jilian can connect well with students from various ethnic groups. We have a team of six retention specialists on campus, we continuously collaborate to support students' needs. Her work is not easy as a retention specialist with the cohort of students she has to work with, but she can manage it well! She inspires students to continue with their education! Students and staff can easily reach out to Jilian and rely on her support with students who have had the worse experiences. Jilian knows how to ease their concerns and walk them through their goals. At the same time, she continuously collaborates with various departments to ensure that we are closing the equity gaps improving retention and graduate rates!
LinkedIn User
In the summer of 2016, I had the chance of having Ms.Gómez as my internship supervisor. Not only did she demonstrate her support over the summer, but she also continued to support my journey throughout my college years. She has never judged anyone's dreams and believed everyone's capability. For this reason, I was able to continue my journey knowing that Ms.Gómez will be my mentor. I can always count on her for advice. Her passion, resilience, and nonjudgemental nature were one of the biggest reasons why I feel secure talking about my future and distress.
Melissa Maldonado
Jilian is a person I have learned a lot from as a colleague from Cañada College. As the retention specialist for the Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS) and Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI), and Dreamers, Jilian can connect well with students from various ethnic groups. We have a team of six retention specialists on campus, we continuously collaborate to support students' needs. Her work is not easy as a retention specialist with the cohort of students she has to work with, but she can manage it well! She inspires students to continue with their education! Students and staff can easily reach out to Jilian and rely on her support with students who have had the worse experiences. Jilian knows how to ease their concerns and walk them through their goals. At the same time, she continuously collaborates with various departments to ensure that we are closing the equity gaps improving retention and graduate rates!
LinkedIn User
In the summer of 2016, I had the chance of having Ms.Gómez as my internship supervisor. Not only did she demonstrate her support over the summer, but she also continued to support my journey throughout my college years. She has never judged anyone's dreams and believed everyone's capability. For this reason, I was able to continue my journey knowing that Ms.Gómez will be my mentor. I can always count on her for advice. Her passion, resilience, and nonjudgemental nature were one of the biggest reasons why I feel secure talking about my future and distress.
Melissa Maldonado
Jilian is a person I have learned a lot from as a colleague from Cañada College. As the retention specialist for the Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS) and Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI), and Dreamers, Jilian can connect well with students from various ethnic groups. We have a team of six retention specialists on campus, we continuously collaborate to support students' needs. Her work is not easy as a retention specialist with the cohort of students she has to work with, but she can manage it well! She inspires students to continue with their education! Students and staff can easily reach out to Jilian and rely on her support with students who have had the worse experiences. Jilian knows how to ease their concerns and walk them through their goals. At the same time, she continuously collaborates with various departments to ensure that we are closing the equity gaps improving retention and graduate rates!
LinkedIn User
In the summer of 2016, I had the chance of having Ms.Gómez as my internship supervisor. Not only did she demonstrate her support over the summer, but she also continued to support my journey throughout my college years. She has never judged anyone's dreams and believed everyone's capability. For this reason, I was able to continue my journey knowing that Ms.Gómez will be my mentor. I can always count on her for advice. Her passion, resilience, and nonjudgemental nature were one of the biggest reasons why I feel secure talking about my future and distress.
Credentials
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Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Protection Plan Training
San Mateo County Community College DistrictJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Hazard Communication: Rights to Understand (GHS)
San Mateo County Community College DistrictNov, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Unconscious Bias Training
San Mateo County Community College DistrictJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Students - Class projects
CITI ProgramJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CPR Certified
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Experience
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Cañada College
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Retention Specialist
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Jun 2019 - Present
Committee Involvement: • Men of Color Support Services - in progress • Resources and Opportunities for Success and Excellence (ROSE) • Academic Committee for Equity and Success (ACES) • Hiring Committee • Classified Senate • Early Alert • Community of Practice: Retention Specialists • DREAMers Taskforce • Scholarship Reviewer for the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation Student Involvement: • PUENTE Mentor (2019-current) • Co-Chair of the Gender and Sexualities Alliance Club (2019-2020) Show less
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Young Community Developers
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment & Education Specialist for Neighborhood Access Point
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May 2016 - Jun 2019
In my previous experience working for Young Community Developers, which is located in the heart of the Bayview-Hunters Point District in helping empower and inspire Southeast Sector Residents to engage in employment and educational opportunities. Programs include: - Employment and Education specialist for Neighborhood Access Point (NAP) (August 2018 - May 2019) Responsibilities include recruitment, screening, enrollment, case management, and job placement assistance for program participants. To ensure effective integration of services for participants, such as appropriate training programs, support service providers, One-Stop Career link services, and potential employers, as well detailed tracking of participant progress and their retention rate. This position also leads workshops and group presentations for potential and existing participants and works closely with other staff throughout the training process. - Professional Development Training Academy (PDTA) (January 2018 - July 2018) Developing skills needed to have a positive impact on our community. Improve competency and cultivate potential non-profit leaders. Develop practical application and increase understanding of the non-profit world. - Thurgood Career Awareness Program (TCAP) (school year 2016 - 2018) Program runs during SFUSD academic school year accepting grades from ninth to twelfth grade. The program entails career awareness, job readiness training, and assisting in resumes and cover letters. Basic Solar Training for the TCAP participants at TMAHS sector. - Future Leaders Organizing Work (FLOW) (Summer 2016 - 2018) Internship runs during the summer season for San Francisco residents, ages from 17-21 years Collaboration with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) The program entails teachings and collaboration on topics, such as water conservation, career awareness, and job readiness training. Show less
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City of San Bruno
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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After School Education and Safety Coordinator
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Aug 2013 - May 2017
In my previous experience working for the City of San Bruno, I communicated and connected with a variety of personalities on a daily basis, whether it be in the office or in an educational and recreational administration setting, always with the goal of connecting and collaborating in the best interests of the students. I also simultaneously supervised and delegated staff, participated in interviews, trained newly hired staff, reviewed current leaders’ enrichment plans, organized summer camp field trips, executed projects, and submitted attendance data in a quick, professional, and efficient manner. Programs include: - After School Education and Safety (ASES) Coordinator for the City of San Bruno (2015 until May 2017) - Assistant Camp Director during summer season for Camp Kaleidoscope (Summer 2016) - Site Lead at Belle Elementary ASES Program (2015) - Sr. Camp Leader during summer season for Camp Kaleidoscope (Summer 2014 and 2015) - Recreational Leader II at Belle Elementary ASES Program (2013-2014) Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2022
San Jose State University
Master of Arts - MA, Counseling and Guidance -
2011 - 2016
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Communicative Disorders, Minor in Special Education
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