Meet the Staff

Title: Director of SparkPoint
How I can help: I can help you learn more about SparkPoint services and how to connect with free food, emergency housing and financial coaching.
Education: M.P.H. & B.S.; Public Health, San Francisco State University
Fun Fact: I competitively snowboarded for 10 years
Pronouns: she/her

Title: SparkPoint Coordinator / AB 801 Homeless Youth Liaison
How I can help: I can provide financial coaching, assistance with applying for public benefits including CalFresh and MediCal, free tax preparation and referrals to other basic needs and financial services.
Education: M.A., Counseling, Saint Mary’s College of California; B.A., Psychology & Women’s Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Fun Fact: I can read your palm and I am a sucker for a good spooky/ghost story!
Pronouns: she/her

Title: Personal Counselor
How can I help: I can help you connect with free food, emergency housing, and finding resources in the community based on your unique needs.
Education: M.S.W., Social Work, Arizona State University; B.A., Psychology, California State University, East Bay
Fun Fact: I love music and dancing!
Pronouns: she/her

Title:Personal Counselor
How I can help: I can help you apply for monthly food benefits (CalFresh) and connect you with on-campus and local food access programs. I can also assist with navigating homelessness and housing insecurity by connecting you to emergency housing and local housing resources.
Education: M.S.W., California State University, East Bay; B.A., Social Sciences, Chico State University
Fun Fact: I'm a licensed Esthetician
Pronouns: she/her

Title: Unlocking Futures Fellow/SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Computer Science
Pronouns: he/him

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Engineering
Pronouns: he/him

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Communications
Pronouns: he/him

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Social Sciences and English
Pronouns: they/them

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Business Administration
Pronouns: she/her

Title: SparkPoint Student Assistant
How I can help: I can help you check in, pick up free groceries at the Food Pantry, and learn more about SparkPoint.
Education: Graphic Design / Computer Programing
Pronouns: he/him