Meet the Team

Title: Program Services Coordinator
Responsibilities: In conjunction with College of San Mateo departments, plans and participates in campus-wide events, such as College Connection Fair, Learning Community events, Transfer Fair, and other related events. Lead the planning and coordination of Promise Application Workshops, Information Sessions, Orientation, Promise Group Counseling Sessions, program workshops, and student activities. Participates in student support program meetings to strengthen collaboration amongst the Promise Scholars Program and student support programs including but not limited to: EOPS, Financial Aid, Learning Communities (Mana, Umoja, Puente, Katipunan (KTP), Brothers Empowering Brothers (BEB), Undocumented Community Center (UCC), Multicultural & Dream Center (MCCDC), CSM Wellness Center, STEM @ CSM, CSM Marketing and outreach, and more.
Years at CSM: Since 2018
Education: B.A., Public Health Policy, UC Irvine; B.A., Educational Sciences, UC Irvine; M.A., Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of San Francisco
Other Interests: Brunch, Running and half marathons, Traveling with friends, Taking film photos.

Title: Retention Specialist, Promise Scholars Program
Responsibilities: Support students with achieving their personal and academic goals, introduce and refer students to campus resources.
Years at CSM: Since 2013
Education: B.S., Justice Studies, San Jose State University; A.S. & A.S.-T., Administration of Justice, College of San Mateo; A.A., Business Information Processing, College of San Mateo; A.A., Social Science, College of San Mateo
Other Interests: Lover of R&B and bay area music, binge watching shows and comedy specials on Netflix, being outdoors getting sunshine and playing all types of sports, eating and trying new foods.

Title: Financial Aid Program Services Coordinator, Promise Scholars Program
Responsibilities: Assist students with their financial aid applications and documents. Process all Promise incentives, book vouchers, and tuition and fees.
Years at CSM: Since 2019
Education:  B.A., Communication, B.A., International Studies-Economics, University of California, San Diego 
Other Interests: Traveling, hiking, discovering new restaurants, attending concerts, festivals, and musicals

Title: Retention Specialist, Promise Scholars Program
Responsibilities: Helping students, staff, and faculty take full advantage of Career and Student Support Services at CSM
Years at CSM: Since the 1990s
Education: A.A., Radio TV BCST., A.A. & Certificate, COMM Studies, College of San Mateo
Other Interests: Praising the Lord, playing piano, songwriting, collecting sports cards, laughing/smiling/loving and advocating for folks!

Title: Counselor, Promise Scholars Program
Responsibilities: Individual counseling to develop Student Educational Plans (SEP), teach counseling courses, develop and implement workshops, refer students to campus resources, and help students clarify and reach personal, academic, and career goals.
Years at CSM: Since 2018
Education: B.A., Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles; M.S., College Counseling, San Francisco State University
Other Interests: Traveling, watching new tv shows, and exploring SF.

Title: Counselor, Promise Scholars Program; Coordinator, Brothers Empowering Brothers (BEB); Instructor, IDST 110 College 1
Responsibilities: As a counselor/coordinator/instructor/educator I work collaboratively with students to provide holistic support, that both challenges and encourages students in achieving their own unique potential while creating a meaningful educational experience that supports their goals, dreams and aspirations.
Years at CSM: Since 2019
Education: M.S., Counseling, San Francisco State University; B.A., Sociology, San Francisco State University; A.A., Sociology, Cañada College
Other Interests: Fan of all Bay Area sports teams (Warriors, Niners, Giants, Sharks). Playing pick-up basketball games at local park/gym. Hip Hop Music. Huge foodie (though I don’t know how to cook, I love to eat!). Being in community with others (love to listen and learn through/about other people’s experiences). Love to travel (experiencing new sites and tasting new foods). Being a service to my community through civic engagement and community service.
Languages: Spanish and English

Title: Counselor, Promise Scholars Program; Coordinator, Katipunan @ CSM
Responsibilities: Meeting with first-time college students and making sure they get the support they need to reach the goals they set for themselves, teaching COUN 240 (College and Academic Success), and serving as an advisor for the Filipino student organization, Katipunan.
Years at CSM: Since 2019
Education: B.S., Sociology, Minor in Education and Asian American Studies, UC Irvine; M.S., School and College Counseling, San Francisco State University
Other Interests: Plant mama, Peloton fan, Passion Planner enthusiast, 90s Hip-Hop and R&B, and hype woman to family, friends, and students

Title: Counselor, Promise Scholars Program; Coordinator, Brothers Empowering Brothers
Responsibilities:  Provide academic, career, and personal counseling and empower students to meet their educational and career goals and instruct IDST 110 College 1 
Years at CSM: Since 2018
Education: M.S., Counseling, San Francisco State University; B.A. Psychology, San Francisco State University;
A.A., Foothill Community College
Other Interests: Being active (soccer, running, outdoors), reading, listening to podcast, always learning, spending time with family, friends and always committed to empowering others
Languages: Spanish and English

Title: Counselor, Promise Scholars Program
Responsibilities: Working with Promise Scholars to assist them in achieving their educational goal and making sure they get connected with all that CSM has to offer
Years at CSM: Since 2018
Education: M.A., San Jose State University; B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Other Interests: Watching (not playing) sports, exploring new places and activities with family