Meet the Staff

Kevin Sinarle

Title: Program Director
Education: BA in  Psychology (minor in Business), Fresno State University; MS Counseling w/dual emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy and Rehabilitation, SFSU
Responsibilities: I currently manage the DRC program services operations for students with disabilities at the College of San Mateo.
Years at CSM: Since 2006
Other Interests: Just about any activity that can be done outdoors, playing music, cooking, watching hockey, and spending time with my family.

Joyce Meyer

Title: Learning Disability Specialist
Education: MS in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling; Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning Disabilities
Responsibilities: Learning Disabilities assessment and counseling
Years at CSM: Since 2006
Other Interests: Family, travel, yoga, meditation, Zumba, hiking in nature, time at the ocean.

Hirania Gonzalez

Title: Program Services Coordinator
Education: B.F.A. in Photography, SJSU
Responsibilities: Outreach, coordinate DRC program events, and assist students with our application process.
Years at CSM: Since 2017
Other Interests: Cycling, art, gardening, learning, and spending time with my husband and our two cats.

Julie Jang

Title: Learning Disability Specialist
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Zulema Esparza

Title: Counselor
Education: B.A. Criminal Justice Studies, SFSU; M.S. Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Specialization with a College Counseling Emphasis, SFSU
Responsibilities: Provide academic, vocational, personal, and disability-related counseling. Collaborate with faculty and staff from other student service programs to better support DRC students. 
Years at CSM: Since 2019
Other Interests: I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, hiking with pretty views, and attending country concerts and sporting events with family and friends.

Justin Kawakami

Title: Program Services Coordinator
Education: B.A. in English with minors in Disability Studies and Education Studies, UCLA; M.A. in Education, Stanford University
Responsibilities: Outreach, coordinate DRC program events, and assist students with our application process. 
Years at CSM: Since 2024
Other Interests: Reading, writing, education, music, and baking.